Protecting America’s Roads Act
Sponsored By: Representative Van Duyne
In Committee
Summary
Tighten CDL eligibility for noncitizens. This bill would require noncitizen commercial driver's license applicants to prove citizenship status, lawful permanent residency, or valid work authorization and to show domicile in the issuing State.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign CDL recognition would end
If enacted, the government would end agreements that let foreign CDL holders drive in the U.S., unless a law allows them. This would happen within six months after enactment. If you rely on a foreign CDL under one of those deals, you could lose the right to drive here. Employers who hire such drivers could need to change hiring plans.
Stricter CDL rules for noncitizen drivers
If enacted, noncitizen CDL or CLP applicants would face tighter rules. You would need to show proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or work authorization. You would also need to show you live in the State issuing the license; States could not issue to people not domiciled there. States would have to use the SAVE system, keep related records for at least two years, and deny you if SAVE does not confirm lawful presence. Noncitizen CDLs and CLPs would expire on your I‑94 date or one year after issue, whichever is earlier. Any renewal, transfer, upgrade, or downgrade for noncitizens would have to be done in person. States would have to downgrade or revoke if your eligibility lapses. Most changes would start six months after enactment.
Stronger enforcement of commercial driving
If enacted, the Department of Transportation would set penalties for States that fail to downgrade or revoke noncitizen CDLs when status ends. Agencies with 287(g) agreements could use that authority to find foreign nationals unlawfully driving commercial vehicles and report them to FMCSA. These enforcement changes would start six months after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Duyne
TX • R
Cosponsors
Brecheen
OK • R
Sponsored 10/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
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