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BillHR 5656 · 119

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.

Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 1, 2025

Bill Summary

Allows the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to issue commercial driver's licenses. Expands their authority to include this type of license.

Sponsored By

Stacey E. Plaskett
Democrat · U.S. Virgin Islands · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 30, 2025
  2. Dec 1, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects residents of the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, who would gain the ability to obtain commercial driver's licenses locally, and trucking or transportation companies operating in these territories, which could hire locally licensed drivers.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeCommittee on Highways and Transit
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 1, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.