To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
119-HR-5656119th CongressIntroduced Sep 30, 2025Transportation and Public Works
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsor
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large](D-VI)2 cosponsors
Summary
This bill makes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Under current law, only states and Washington, DC, may issue CDLs. FMCSA must work with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with CDL requirements.
Following a five-year grace period, apportioned funds from the Highway Trust Fund may be withheld from the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for failure to comply with CDL requirements.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Dec 1, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 30, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress