119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7169
The UBER Act would require that federal government contracts with ride-sharing and shared-use mobility companies only be awarded if all drivers meet specific English proficiency standards. Drivers would need to demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate with the public and law enforcement, understand traffic signs, and complete official reports, with an exception for deaf or hearing-impaired drivers who use American Sign Language. The bill applies to contracts for transportation services provided in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, and requires companies to certify compliance with these requirements. Companies found in violation would be barred from receiving federal contracts for five years. The legislation was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.