Bills · HR 5688
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5688Licensing and registrationsMotor carriers
Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
INTRO OCT 3· LAST ACTION MAR 18
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
80
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the security and integrity of who can operate large commercial vehicles on U.S. roads. By requiring specific lawful immigration status and employment-based visas for foreign-domiciled drivers, and citizenship or permanent residency for those from U.S. territories, it ensures a higher level of vetting for commercial drivers. This could impact highway safety by ensuring that all commercial drivers meet clear federal standards and have a legitimate reason to hold such a license.
If this bill becomes law, it could help close potential loopholes that might allow individuals without proper authorization to obtain CDLs, thus enhancing national security. If it doesn't become law, the existing, less stringent regulations for non-domiciled CDL holders would remain, potentially leaving current security and vetting concerns unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires individuals from foreign countries (not U.S. territories) applying for a CDL to have lawful immigration status and a specific employment-based visa directly related to needing the license.
This ensures that foreign drivers operating commercial vehicles have a legitimate legal and employment reason to do so, enhancing security and safety.
PROVISION 02
Limits the validity period of these special CDLs for foreign-domiciled individuals to a maximum of one year or until their authorized stay in the U.S. expires, whichever is shorter.
This ensures that commercial driver's licenses are tied directly to the individual's current legal status in the country, requiring regular re-verification.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that states confirm an applicant's lawful immigration status (for foreign nationals) or U.S. citizenship/lawful permanent resident status (for U.S. territory residents) before issuing, transferring, renewing, or upgrading a CDL.
This provision adds a critical verification step to prevent individuals without proper legal standing from obtaining or maintaining a commercial driving license.
PROVISION 04
Requires states to keep records related to the issuance of these non-domiciled CDLs for at least two years and provide them to the Secretary of Transportation within 48 hours of a request.
This improves federal oversight and accountability, allowing for better tracking and enforcement of commercial driver regulations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 80
R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 80 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAR 18
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
MAR 18
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 18
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
DEC 1
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5688
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedOct 3, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025
House BillHR 5688Licensing and registrationsMotor carriers
Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
80
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