# 119-hr-5767: Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025

119-hr-5767, Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5767
- Congress: 119
- Title: Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-10-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would require all testing for commercial driver's licenses to be administered only in English.** It would also tighten who can get a CDL and give the Secretary of Transportation tools to enforce the rule through new regulations and state-level sanctions.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Hold a license 1 year before CDL: cost, high. If enacted, you would need to hold a state driver's license for at least 1 year before getting a CDL. The rule would start on the date of enactment. If you already had a CDL on that date, you would be exempt. This could delay when you can start CDL jobs.
- CDL tests would be English-only: cost, medium. If enacted, all CDL tests would be given only in English. The Department of Transportation would have 180 days to issue rules. This would cover entry-level training tests, knowledge tests for getting or renewing a CDL, and tests by approved third-party trainers on the federal registry. If you do no…
- Tighter rules for non-resident CDLs: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Transportation Secretary could revoke a state's power to issue non-resident CDLs or learner permits if the state fails to meet all federal standards, including this act and its rules. The bill uses existing federal definitions for CDLs and permits. This could limit where some non-re…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3699: Energy Choice Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5767 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5767)

## Related
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1181)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-3699: Energy Choice Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3699)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5767 (as of 2026-09-21).