CDL Act
The CDL Act requires federally recognized driver's licenses to explicitly state whether the holder is a U.S. citizen or not. This rule applies to all new state-issued licenses and identification cards starting 60 days after the law is enacted. Additionally, the bill sets stricter standards for commercial driver's licenses by mandating that states verify a driver is a U.S. national, a permanent resident, or a specific type of nonimmigrant visa holder before issuing a federally recognized license. These changes directly affect state motor vehicle agencies and individuals seeking or holding driver's licenses.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
AA
Alan Armstrong
RRepublican
Co
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
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