No CDLs for Illegals Act

This bill would require people applying for a commercial driver's license (CDL) to show documents proving U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or valid work authorization, and proof that they live in the state issuing the license. States could not issue a CDL to someone not domiciled in that state, and they would have to use the federal SAVE system to check non-citizen applicants and deny those whose lawful presence is not confirmed. The Secretary of Transportation would review each state's CDL practices every year and would suspend certain federal highway funds to states found issuing CDLs in violation, restoring the funds once the state complies. The Secretary would also set fines for trucking companies that knowingly employ drivers without a valid CDL meeting these requirements.

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Sponsors

• Jefferson Van Drew Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors