The Safer Truckers Act of 2025 restricts who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) by requiring that applicants be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals specifically authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States in jobs that include driving commercial motor vehicles. The bill amends federal transportation law to add this citizenship and immigration status requirement to the existing CDL qualification standards. The legislation also requires states to submit annual reports starting within 180 days of enactment, and every December 31 thereafter, documenting their efforts to enforce English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers. This bill primarily affects states' motor vehicle licensing agencies and individuals seeking to obtain or renew commercial driver's licenses, particularly non-citizens without proper work authorization or legal permanent resident status.
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