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.
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.
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Bill Journey
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dec 1, 2025You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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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
Support & Opposition
- Democratic2
- Republican1
Documents
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Cosponsors (2)
Bill Details
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