S 4398 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Apr 27, 2026
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