HR 5656 119th Congress

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.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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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

2025-12-01T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

2025-09-30T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2025-09-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-09-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Transportation and Public Works

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