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CDL Act

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish guidelines for states to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to certain individuals, potentially including those with specific security clearances or backgrounds.

Sponsored By

James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects commercial drivers and transportation companies, potentially changing the requirements and process for obtaining a CDL, and also impacts state departments of motor vehicles that issue these licenses.

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
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeHomeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Subjects
  • Rights

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.