Connor’s Law
HR 3608, "Connor’s Law," requires commercial motor vehicle operators (like truck and bus drivers) to read and speak English well enough to converse with the public, understand English traffic signs, respond to officials, and complete reports. The bill adds this language requirement to existing federal safety rules for commercial drivers. Drivers found noncompliant with this rule would face an "out of service" order, meaning they cannot operate their vehicle until they meet the requirement. This directly affects commercial drivers operating in the U.S. under federal safety regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 23, 2025
Last action May 24, 2025
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Committee
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May 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
lower
May 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
May 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
District
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David J. Taylor
RRepublican
Co
Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
Co
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Derek Schmidt
RRepublican
Co
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
Co
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
Harriet M. Hageman
RRepublican
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