Safer Truckers Act of 2025

Overview: HR 6071 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that commercial driver's licenses be restricted to United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to engage in employment in the United States that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to enhance the security and integrity of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) by restricting their issuance to individuals who are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or authorized for employment in the U.S. that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle. This measure aims to address concerns about the potential misuse of CDLs by individuals who are not authorized to work or reside in the United States.

Key Provisions:
- Requires that CDLs be issued only to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized for employment in the U.S. that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle
- Prohibits the issuance of CDLs to non-domiciled individuals, who are not residents of the state where they are applying for a CDL
- Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations and procedures to ensure the implementation of these requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact commercial drivers who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, as they would no longer be eligible to obtain a CDL. It would also affect state motor vehicle agencies responsible for issuing CDLs, as they would need to implement the new requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the Secretary of Transportation would need to establish the necessary regulations and procedures to implement the new CDL eligibility requirements.