The Understanding Basic English Requirements Act of 2025 (UBER Act) would require ride-share and shared-use mobility companies to meet specific English proficiency standards for their drivers when those companies contract with federal agencies. Drivers would need to read and speak English well enough to communicate with the public and law enforcement, understand traffic signs, and complete required paperwork, with an exception for deaf or hearing-impaired drivers who use American Sign Language. The bill applies to ride-sharing services operating in the continental United States and Hawaii that work under federal contracts, and companies must certify that all their drivers meet these requirements or face a five-year ban from receiving federal contracts. The legislation does not specify new funding allocations, as it primarily imposes requirements on private companies seeking federal contracts rather than establishing a new government program. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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