Trucking, Warehousing & Logistics

Barron’s Law

Brandon Gill (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would tighten commercial trucking rules by requiring commercial driver's license applicants to verify US citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or federal work authorization, pass standardized English language proficiency tests before a license is issued or renewed, and by letting the Transportation Secretary disqualify drivers who fail the immigration and work-authorization check. It would also deny federal registration to chameleon carriers that rebrand after a revocation within the past 3 years (with fines up to $25,000 or a year in prison for knowing evasion), impose civil penalties of at least $25,000, or at least $100,000 if serious injury or death results, on carriers that knowingly use ineligible drivers, ban foreign motor carriers from domestic point-to-point hauling with fines up to $100,000 per vehicle per day, and create a border-technology pilot program while letting the Secretary withhold 10 percent of a state's federal highway funds for failing to cooperate with cabotage enforcement. This bill requires trucking companies to verify their drivers' immigration status and English proficiency, penalizes carriers using ineligible drivers, denies registration to rebranded carriers and brokers, and bars foreign carriers from domestic hauling.

Where it stands

HR 10620, the Barron's Law, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 28, 2026, and sits at the start of the committee stage. No hearing or markup has been noticed, so any committee step depends on the chair deciding to notice one, though leadership action, suspension, a special rule, or discharge could still provide a bypass.

REVOKE Act

David J. Taylor (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would bar employers and operators of certain commercial motor vehicles from conducting operations requiring federal registration without an active USDOT number, which the Transportation Secretary could issue only after confirming the applicant meets all registration requirements. It would also require the Secretary to immediately inactivate a USDOT number when the holder's registration lapses or the holder misses a required periodic update. This bill requires trucking companies and other commercial motor vehicle operators to hold an active USDOT number to operate, and immediately inactivates numbers of carriers whose registration or periodic filings lapse, taking unregistered operators off the road.

Where it stands

The REVOKE Act (HR 10237) was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 2, 2026, and no further action is recorded. The bill now sits with the committee, where the chair decides whether a hearing or a markup is ever noticed, though committee action is the ordinary route rather than an absolute prerequisite.

Freedom to Ship Act

Lauren Boebert (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would prohibit motor carriers from refusing to transport firearms, ammunition, or their component parts, or from charging higher rates for these items than for similar goods. Carriers that violate these rules would face a $10,000 civil penalty per violation and would be liable for damages to harmed shippers or consignees. This bill directly regulates trucking companies, couriers, and delivery services by prohibiting motor carriers from refusing to transport firearms or ammunition or charging higher rates for them, with $10,000 civil penalties per violation and liability for damages.

Where it stands

HR9979 is in the committee stage, having been referred on July 30, 2026, to both the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on the Judiciary. This multiple referral subjects the bill to the jurisdiction of both panels for provisions within their respective purviews.

SAFE Act

Todd Young (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires a federal study on chameleon carriers and mandates the creation of an automated tool to detect fraudulent motor carrier registration applications. It also establishes an appeals process for applicants denied a USDOT number due to flags raised by this new detection system. This bill requires federal safety officials to build an automated tool that screens USDOT registration applications to catch motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders hiding under new identities, while giving legitimate trucking companies fairer competition and a denied applicant an appeals process.

Where it stands

S5150 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 28, 2026. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data.

GHOSTRUCK Act

W. Gregory Steube (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would change federal electronic logging device rules to allow a motor carrier's employees or authorized agents to edit or annotate the device's driving-time records, as long as the person doing the editing is physically located in North America and the driver approves the change. This bill lets motor carriers have employees or agents physically located in North America edit or annotate electronic logging device records with driver approval, streamlining compliance while shutting out offshore editing services.

Where it stands

HR 9369, the GHOSTRUCK Act, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 18, 2026, and no further action is recorded. The bill sits with the committee, whose chair decides whether a hearing or a markup is ever noticed.

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to act as the approving agency for multi-state trucking apprenticeship programs so that veterans can use their educational benefits for this training. This change lets the federal government bypass the need for individual state agencies to approve these specific cross-border vocational programs. This bill lets the Department of Veterans Affairs approve multi-state trucking apprenticeship programs directly, so trucking companies can recruit veteran trainees whose federal education benefits pay for their training without needing each state's approval.

Where it stands

S1537 is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs as of April 30, 2025, with no upcoming meetings scheduled in the available data. The companion measure HR2954 has passed the House and was received in the Senate on May 20, 2026, where it is also referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

A bill to exempt stinger-steered combinations from a requirement to include warning flags on projecting loads.

Deb Fischer (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would exempt stinger-steered truck combinations hauling assembled highway vehicles, such as car-carrier tractor-trailers, from the federal regulation requiring warning flags on loads that project beyond the vehicle. It would also require the Secretary of Transportation to rewrite the rule to match that exemption, and to do so without the usual public notice and comment process. This bill exempts auto transport trucking companies using stinger-steered combinations hauling assembled vehicles from the federal requirement to attach warning flags to projecting loads, saving them flag purchase and maintenance costs.

Where it stands

S4669 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on June 3, 2026. The bill now sits in committee, where the chair decides whether anything happens at all, and no hearing or markup is scheduled in the available calendar data.

To exempt stinger-steered combinations from a requirement to include warning flags on projecting loads.

Tom Barrett (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would exempt stinger-steered truck combinations hauling assembled highway vehicles from the federal requirement to display warning flags on loads that project from the vehicle, and it would order the Transportation Secretary to rewrite the rule accordingly without going through notice and comment rulemaking. The exemption would begin as soon as the act is signed into law. This bill exempts auto transport trucking companies using stinger-steered combinations hauling assembled highway vehicles from the federal rule requiring warning flags on projecting loads, saving them compliance time and cost while leaving other carriers' flag duties unchanged.

Where it stands

HR 8673 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on May 7, 2026 and sits at the start of the committee stage, the point where House bills most often die quietly. No markup has been noticed and no meetings are scheduled in the calendar data, so the bill awaits action within that committee.

BUILD America 250 Act

This is an omnibus proposal impacting several different industries, including Trucking, Warehousing & Logistics.

Sam Graves (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal, the BUILD America 250 Act, would authorize roughly five years of federal funding from fiscal 2027 through 2031 for highways, bridges, public transit, ferries, and passenger and freight rail, while rewriting the underlying federal transportation programs, grant formulas, and safety rules. It would also add new rail safety mandates such as two-person crews, cab cameras, and track inspection requirements, impose new fees on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and hazardous materials shippers, expand truck weight and access allowances on Interstates, create liability protections for app-based rideshare platforms, peer-to-peer car sharing, and vehicle owners, and tighten fraud screening for trucking and broker registrations. This bill reaches trucking, warehousing, and logistics businesses by funding truck parking and workforce grants, expanding heavier truck weights on Interstates, and imposing new registration, drug testing, recordkeeping, and fraud enforcement duties on motor carriers, brokers, and forwarders.

Where it stands

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure took H.R. 8870 up in a markup on May 21, 2026 and, on May 22, 2026, ordered it reported as amended by a yea-and-nay vote of 62 to 2, so the markup vote to report is the report-out event. No written report has been filed and no calendar placement appears on the record, and the disposition of some committee amendments, including an en bloc amendment offered by Mr. Johnson of Georgia, is unresolved, so the text as reported may still differ.

Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act

David J. Taylor (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires state agencies to submit expiration dates and copies of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to a federal database for verification against immigration records. If a license holder is identified as having unlawful presence, the federal agency reports the individual to immigration authorities for potential removal and withholds federal funding from any state that fails to comply with these reporting requirements. This bill requires states to report non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to a federal database, meaning trucking companies could lose drivers flagged for removal and face labor shortages.

Where it stands

HR8640 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 30, 2026, and remains in committee with no scheduled meetings. This posture indicates the bill is currently awaiting committee action without a designated hearing or markup date.

SAFER Transport Act

Brad Knott (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill replaces motor carrier docket numbers with a single federal identifier, mandates automated fraud detection in registration systems, and prohibits foreign motor carriers and unauthorized drivers from transporting domestic cargo within the United States. It establishes an advisory committee to recommend methods for reducing freight theft and requires the Department of Transportation and Department of Justice to share information on freight fraud. This bill requires motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to replace MC numbers with a single USDOT identifier, bans foreign-owned carriers and unauthorized drivers from hauling domestic cargo, mandates fraud detection and record keeping, and reimburses cargo theft victims.

Where it stands

HR 8267 is stalled in committee after being referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on April 15, 2026, and to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security on April 14, 2026. The source does not identify a designated primary committee, meaning each committee chair acts as a gatekeeper for their respective jurisdictional provisions.

Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act

Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill would raise the minimum financial responsibility requirement for trucking companies transporting property from $750,000 to $5,000,000. It would also require the Secretary to adjust this minimum amount every five years based on inflation related to medical care. This bill requires motor carriers hauling property, including general and specialized freight trucking companies, to carry at least $5,000,000 in insurance or proof of financial responsibility instead of $750,000, raising costs especially for smaller carriers.

Where it stands

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 9, 2026 with no further procedural activity recorded. The committee chair controls whether the measure receives a markup, and no meetings are currently scheduled.

Dalilah’s Law Act

John Cornyn (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill makes it a federal crime for certain non-citizens to use commercial driver's licenses in interstate commerce, imposing fines and imprisonment for violations. It also requires state officials to verify immigration status through E-Verify before issuing these licenses and establishes civil penalties for businesses that assist in such violations. This bill makes trucking and freight companies liable for $50,000 civil penalties per violation if they knowingly help non-citizens use commercial driver's licenses, while exposing them to triple-damage lawsuits from injured crash victims.

Where it stands

S. 4224 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on March 26, 2026. The bill is currently in committee, where the chair controls whether it receives a hearing or a markup.

Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026

Elise M. Stefanik (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would bar the Department of Defense from awarding or allowing performance of freight trucking contracts by any motor carrier, subcontractor, or owner-operator unless that carrier certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that it has no ownership ties to or significant business relationships with entities on the Pentagon's list of Chinese military companies, and prime contractors would have to pass the same requirement down through subcontracts and lease agreements, keep records for at least 5 years, and face suspension, debarment, or civil penalties for knowingly false certifications. It would also require the Transportation Secretary, working with the Defense Department, to set up a Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry within a year, featuring national security vetting of ownership and personnel and revetting every 2 years, and would prohibit carriers from bidding on or performing Defense Department freight contracts unless they are on that registry, with waivers allowed in exigent circumstances. This bill requires motor carriers, subcontractors, and owner-operators to certify they have no Chinese military ties, join a new FMCSA security registry, and pass enhanced vetting before bidding on or performing Department of Defense freight contracts.

Where it stands

The bill was referred on March 12, 2026 to the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and on March 13, 2026 it was referred further to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. No markup is noticed, and the measure now sits awaiting committee action that may simply never come.

Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026

Tom Cotton (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would bar any motor carrier, including subcontractors and owner-operators, from winning or performing Department of Defense freight contracts unless it certifies that it has no ownership, control, or significant business ties to entities on the Pentagon's list of Chinese military companies, with false certifications risking suspension, debarment, or civil penalties. It would also create a Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry that, one year after enactment, carriers must join, through security vetting and revetting every two years, before they may bid on or haul Defense Department freight. This bill bars motor carriers from bidding on or performing Department of Defense freight contracts unless they certify no ties to Chinese military companies, register in a new federal security registry, undergo enhanced vetting, keep five-year certification records, and face penalties for false certifications.

Where it stands

S4077 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services on March 12, 2026, and the action trail ends there. The bill sits at the referred stage, where inaction is the most common outcome, since committees need not act on referred bills.

The Dalilah Law

Erin Houchin (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill restricts commercial driver's license eligibility to US citizens, lawful permanent residents, and holders of specific work visas while mandating English proficiency for all license tests and renewals. States that fail to recertify existing drivers within 180 days of enactment would lose all federal transportation funding. This bill restricts who can get commercial driver's licenses, so trucking companies, couriers, and local delivery services can no longer hire non-citizen drivers and must ensure drivers pass English proficiency tests or lose their staff.

Where it stands

HR 7793 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on March 4, 2026, and to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on March 5, 2026. The measure is currently stalled in the subcommittee, where the chair controls whether a hearing or markup is noticed.

Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

David Rouzer (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would require that commercial driver's license knowledge and skills tests be given only in English, that commercial drivers be able to read and speak English well enough to talk with police, read signs, answer official inquiries, and complete reports (with American Sign Language counting as compliance), and that inspectors place drivers who cannot out of service, with a first violation triggering disqualification. It would also tighten non-domiciled commercial licenses to US citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or narrow employment-based visa holders, direct states to audit and revoke noncompliant licenses, let the Transportation Secretary withhold up to 8 percent of certain federal highway funds from a noncompliant state for a first year and up to 12 percent in later years, extend driver disqualification to people required to hold a commercial license and to people convicted of equivalent offenses in foreign countries, and hold employers responsible for not using drivers without a valid commercial license or the English qualification. Finally, it would expose motor carriers that fail these employer duties to suspension or revocation of their federal registration, modernize the notification system that alerts carriers when an employee's license is revoked, suspended, canceled, or invalid, bar motor carriers from using foreign dispatch services (companies based outside the United States, Mexico, and Canada that act as paid agents coordinating freight for carriers) under penalty of at least $50,000 per violation, and direct the Secretary to tighten the self-certification process so truck driver training providers must recertify to stay on the training provider registry or be removed. This bill forces motor carriers to verify drivers' English skills and valid CDLs, certify they use no foreign dispatch services, and face $50,000 penalties or registration revocation, while brokers based outside US states cannot register and training providers must recertify.

Where it stands

On March 18, 2026 the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup and ordered the bill reported as amended by a vote of 35 to 26. No written report has been filed and no calendar placement appears on the record, so the measure is not yet on a calendar.

The Dalilah Law

Andy Barr (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill prohibits issuing commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not US citizens, lawful permanent residents, or holders of specific work visas, and requires states to recertify existing license holders within 180 days to verify their status and English proficiency. States that fail to complete these recertifications or revocations by the deadline would have all federal funding related to commercial motor vehicle activities withheld. This bill bars states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-citizens without qualifying status and requires recertification of existing holders, shrinking the driver pool for trucking, courier, and delivery businesses and risking federal funding losses.

Where it stands

HR 7758 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on March 3, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on March 4, 2026. No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the calendar data, placing the measure in a stalled posture at the subcommittee level.

SAFER Transport Act

Todd Young (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill phases out MC numbers in favor of USDOT numbers, mandates automated fraud detection systems, and imposes criminal penalties for fraudulent certifications. It also requires foreign dispatch services to register as brokers and restricts commercial driver's licenses for non-citizens to the duration of their work authorization. This bill directly affects motor carriers, freight brokers, forwarders, and foreign dispatch services by phasing out MC numbers, mandating fraud detection, requiring broker registration of dispatch services, restricting non-citizen CDL drivers, and adding criminal penalties for fraudulent certifications.

Where it stands

S3950 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 26, 2026. No committee meetings are currently scheduled for this measure.

The Dalilah Law

Jim Banks (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill prohibits states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens, lawful permanent residents, or holders of specific work visas. It requires states to recertify existing license holders within 180 days to verify these status and English proficiency requirements, withholding all federal funding from states that fail to comply. This bill restricts the driver labor pool for motor carriers, couriers, and freight firms by barring states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-citizens and non-permanent residents, with lifetime disqualification and state funding penalties.

Where it stands

S3917 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 25, 2026, with no future meetings scheduled in the calendar data. The companion House bills remain in subcommittee and have not passed either chamber.

SAFE Act

Harriet M. Hageman (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires the Comptroller General to study the prevalence and impact of chameleon carriers and directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop an automated tool to detect fraudulent registration applications. It also mandates the creation of an appeals process for applicants denied registration based on flags generated by this new detection system. This bill requires FMCSA to build an automated tool to detect chameleon carriers re-registering for DOT numbers, directly affecting motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders, who face added registration screening and a new appeals process.

Where it stands

The SAFE Act was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 12, 2026, and to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on February 13, 2026. The subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs, though leadership may bypass committee action via suspension or a special rule.

Towing Safety Act

David J. Taylor (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would prevent states from imposing length limits or vehicle count restrictions on heavy-duty tow trucks transporting wrecked vehicles that were compliant with size rules before the incident. It also defines covered tow trucks as those operating within a single state with bridge-safe configurations and returning disabled vehicles to the nearest repair facility. This bill exempts covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicles from state length limits and vehicle count restrictions when hauling wrecked compliant vehicles to the nearest repair facility, letting towing and roadside assistance companies move large disabled trucks in one trip.

Where it stands

The Towing Safety Act is stalled in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, having been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on February 3, 2026. No meetings are scheduled, and the subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs.

Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act

Tracey Mann (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act requires employers to provide notice and a reasonable period for appeals before taking adverse action against drivers based on safety data reports, and mandates that contested violations be clearly labeled in federal databases. It also directs the creation of a state-level appeals process for safety data reviews within one year of enactment. This bill requires motor carriers and trucking companies to give drivers notice and an appeal period before firing or rejecting them over federal safety data, while requiring states to set up appeal processes and label contested violations in safety databases.

Where it stands

HR 7261 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 27, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on January 28, 2026. The bill is currently stalled in committee, where the subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled.

Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026

Carol D. Miller (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal allows express consignment carriers to use a simplified electronic entry process for shipments valued at $600 or less, provided they meet specific security and control standards. It requires carriers to collect a fee equal to 20 percent of the merchandise value or the applicable tariff rate, which replaces standard customs duties and fees for these qualifying shipments. This bill lets express consignment carriers use a simplified electronic entry for shipments valued at $600 or less if they submit advance manifests and assume full customs liability, but requires them to collect a 20 percent fee or tariff rate and remit it quarterly.

Where it stands

HR7224 was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on January 22, 2026, and is currently in committee consideration. The Ways and Means chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs, and no meetings are scheduled in the available calendar data.

Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025

Tracey Mann (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill expands eligibility for federal highway safety and freight grants to cover the purchase and deployment of predictive analytics, telematics, and other data tools. It also requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue guidance on data privacy and methodological validation within one year of enactment. This bill lets trucking and freight companies use federal highway and freight grant funds to buy and deploy safety data tools like telematics and predictive analytics to improve freight safety.

Where it stands

The Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on February 2, 2026, following its initial referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 18, 2025. The measure is currently stalled with no upcoming meetings scheduled.

Patrick and Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act

John R. Moolenaar (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill imposes a civil penalty on freight brokers equal to 10 percent of the contracted cargo value if they hire carriers or drivers with three or more recent Department of Transportation violations. It also authorizes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to investigate brokers after fatal crashes and impose additional safety requirements on those found to have disregarded safety standards. This bill directly burdens freight brokers in the trucking and logistics industry by imposing a civil penalty equal to 10 percent of contracted cargo value for hiring carriers with three or more recent DOT violations, and allowing FMCSA to add operating requirements after fatal crash investigations.

Where it stands

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 18, 2025. The committee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled.

HAULS Act of 2025

Deb Fischer (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal modifies existing federal exemptions for agricultural drivers from hours-of-service rules by removing the restriction that such exemptions only apply during state-determined planting and harvest seasons. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to expand the regulatory definition of agricultural commodities to include items such as live animals, milk, eggs, honey, and fresh produce. This bill lets trucking companies hauling agricultural commodities, including livestock, milk, eggs, honey, and fresh produce, operate year-round under hours-of-service exemptions instead of only during state planting and harvest seasons.

Where it stands

The HAULS Act of 2025 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on December 17, 2025, where it remains stalled with no scheduled meetings.

Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act

Brian J. Mast (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill defines the transport of goods from a port of entry to another location within the same state as intrastate rather than interstate travel for commercial driver's license rules. This classification allows drivers to perform these port deliveries without meeting the stricter licensing standards required for interstate commerce. This bill lets trucking companies near ports of entry use drivers holding only standard state commercial licenses for deliveries from ports to in-state destinations, expanding their labor pool without stricter interstate licensing.

Where it stands

HR 6691 is referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, having been sent there by the full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 13, 2025. The subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled, but no such action is currently planned.

ROUTE Act

Harriet M. Hageman (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act would allow commercial drivers aged 18 to 20 who hold a specific intrastate license to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce within a 150 air-mile radius of their home base. The law would impose strict time limits, requiring these drivers to return to their starting location within 14 hours of departure and to have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty between shifts. This bill lets trucking companies and regional logistics firms employ licensed drivers aged 18 to 20 on interstate short-haul routes within 150 air miles, expanding the labor pool but adding 14-hour return and 10-hour off-duty limits.

Where it stands

HR 6642 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 11, 2025 and to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on February 2, 2026, where it remains without scheduled action.

Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

David J. Taylor (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act would require commercial motor vehicle operators to demonstrate English proficiency in reading signs, communicating with officials, and receiving directions in order to pass knowledge tests or receive certification. Additionally, it would mandate that all knowledge tests be administered exclusively in English starting two years after the act is signed into law. This bill makes trucking and courier companies unable to hire or certify drivers who cannot demonstrate English proficiency, since commercial motor vehicle operators must pass English-only knowledge tests to qualify for commercial driving certification.

Where it stands

The bill is stalled at the subcommittee stage within the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, having been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on November 21, 2025. No hearings or markups are currently scheduled, leaving the measure in a quiet state typical of bills awaiting committee action.

Safer Truckers Act of 2025

W. Gregory Steube (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill restricts commercial driver's license eligibility to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to drive commercial motor vehicles. It also requires states to submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing their efforts to enforce English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. This bill narrows who can get a commercial driver's license to citizens, permanent residents, and USCIS-authorized workers, shrinking the hiring pool for trucking companies, couriers, and delivery services, and requires states to report on English proficiency enforcement.

Where it stands

HR6071 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on November 17, 2025, and to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on November 18, 2025. The bill is currently stalled at the subcommittee level with no scheduled meetings, while its Senate companion S2690 remains unreferred from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

No CDLs for Illegals Act

Jefferson Van Drew (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires states to verify citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or valid work authorization, as well as domicile, before issuing commercial driver's licenses. It also mandates that the Secretary of Transportation suspend federal transportation funds if a state issues licenses to individuals who fail these verification requirements. This bill requires states to verify citizenship and work authorization before issuing CDLs and directs federal regulators to fine trucking companies that knowingly employ drivers without valid commercial driver's licenses, changing hiring checks for carriers.

Where it stands

HR 5863 is stalled in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after being referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on October 29, 2025. The subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled, and no future meetings are currently listed in the calendar data.

SAFE Drivers Act

Pat Harrigan (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require all applicants for new or renewed commercial driver’s licenses to pass a standardized English language proficiency test before receiving their credentials. It would mandate that state motor vehicle agencies administer this test and report compliance data to federal authorities, with the possibility of federal funding withholdings for states that fail to comply. This bill requires motor carriers, including general and specialized freight trucking companies, to ensure their CDL drivers pass a new standardized English proficiency test before obtaining or renewing licenses, reducing driver availability and raising hiring costs.

Where it stands

HR 5800 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on October 21, 2025, and subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on December 1, 2025. The measure is currently stalled at the subcommittee level, where the chair controls the scheduling of hearings or markups.

Connor’s Law

Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to demonstrate sufficient English reading and speaking skills to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, and handle official paperwork. Drivers determined by an authorized enforcement officer to be noncompliant with these language standards shall be declared out of service. This bill requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to show sufficient English reading and speaking skills, and trucking companies and owner-operators lose revenue when enforcement officers declare noncompliant drivers out of service.

Where it stands

S2991 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on October 8, 2025. No upcoming meetings are scheduled, and the measure remains in a stalled posture with no action taken by the committee.

Protecting America’s Roads Act

Beth Van Duyne (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require commercial driver's license applicants to prove citizenship or legal work status and domicile, while mandating that non-citizen licenses expire within one year or upon visa termination. The bill would also terminate reciprocity agreements with foreign countries for commercial driver's licenses and impose penalties on states that fail to revoke licenses when non-citizen eligibility lapses. This bill affects motor carriers by requiring CDL applicants to prove citizenship or lawful status, ending recognition of foreign commercial driver's licenses, and limiting licenses to state residents, shrinking the available driver pool.

Where it stands

HR 5670 is stalled with the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit after its September 30, 2025 referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Both committee chairs act as gatekeepers for this multiple referral, controlling whether a hearing or markup occurs.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.

Stacey E. Plaskett (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would allow Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands to issue commercial driver's licenses by including them in the federal definition of eligible states. It also provides a five-year grace period during which these territories would not face federal funding penalties for failing to meet certain commercial motor vehicle safety standards. This bill lets Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands issue commercial driver's licenses and gives the territories a five-year grace period from federal funding penalties, expanding the local driver pool for trucking and logistics firms operating there.

Where it stands

HR 5656 is referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, having been sent to the full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 30, 2025. The subcommittee chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs, and no meetings are currently scheduled.

DRIVE-SAFE Act

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill establishes a federal apprenticeship program allowing commercial drivers under 21 to drive in interstate commerce after completing 120-hour and 280-hour probationary training periods. It mandates that these drivers be supervised by experienced drivers and use vehicles with automatic transmissions, collision mitigation systems, and video capture during the probationary phases. This bill lets trucking companies and courier services hire and train drivers under 21 for interstate routes through a supervised apprenticeship, but requires them to use equipped trucks and keep training records.

Where it stands

The DRIVE-SAFE Act is currently with the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, following its referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 26, 2025 and subsequent subcommittee referral on December 1, 2025. The subcommittee chair controls whether to schedule a hearing or markup.

Predatory Truck Leasing Prevention Act of 2025

Julia Brownley (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require federal regulators to ban motor carriers from using predatory commercial motor vehicle lease-purchase programs that prevent drivers from building equity. The measure also mandates the creation of a process for drivers to seek relief from the terms of such agreements if they were signed after the new rules take effect. This bill directly restricts motor carriers in trucking and logistics by requiring regulators to ban predatory lease-purchase truck programs and by creating a relief process that exposes carriers relying on those models to contract claims and compliance costs.

Where it stands

HR 5423 is currently in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on September 18, 2025. No hearings or markups are currently scheduled for the measure.

Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2024

Pete Stauber (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act establishes a legal safe harbor for businesses that hire trucking companies, shielding them from negligence lawsuits if they verify the carrier's registration, insurance, and federal safety compliance before shipment. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue new regulations within one year to update the methodology for determining whether a motor carrier is fit to operate. This bill gives freight brokers, shippers, and registered motor carriers a safe harbor from negligent hiring lawsuits if they verify a trucking company's registration, insurance, and safety compliance before shipment, and directs new safety fitness rules.

Where it stands

HR 5337 is in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, having been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on September 12, 2025. The subcommittee chair controls whether a markup is scheduled, though the full committee chair retains authority over the measure's progression.

Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

Deb Fischer (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires household goods carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to designate a principal place of business and disclose common ownership or management relationships during registration. It also allows states to use federal grant funds to enforce federal household goods shipping laws and permits them to keep any fines collected from these enforcement actions. This bill requires household goods motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to designate a principal place of business and disclose common ownership relationships, subjects violators to civil penalties, and lets states keep fines collected enforcing these rules.

Where it stands

S. 337 was reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 23, 2026, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 341. This placement signifies that committee work is complete and the bill now awaits floor action, which is controlled by the majority leader.

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Doris O. Matsui (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would extend the diesel emissions reduction program under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for five more years, changing its authorization end date from 2024 to 2029. This keeps the existing federal program, which funds projects to cut diesel engine pollution, operating through fiscal year 2029. This bill keeps federal diesel emissions grants, rebates, and low-cost loans available through 2029, letting trucking fleets, distribution centers, and port cargo handlers fund retrofits, engine repowers, and cleaner trucks.

Where it stands

The House passed the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 on September 15, 2026 under suspension of the rules by a two-thirds vote of 343 to 79, and the Senate received it on September 16, 2026, read it twice, and placed it on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 624. The bill is no longer before the House and now awaits Senate action, with identical Senate passage required before anything can go to the President.

FIGHTING for America Act of 2025

Ron Wyden (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill imposes a $2 customs processing fee on low-value import shipments and requires detailed data reporting, such as tariff codes and seller identities, for items claiming duty-free status. It also restricts duty exemptions for goods subject to trade remedies or suspected of illicit activity and establishes penalties for providing false information.

Where it stands

S1185 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance on March 27, 2025, where the chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs.

Freedom Haulers Act

Brian J. Mast (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would have the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issue rules within 180 days extending, from 12 to 24 months after military separation, the period in which service members can use the waiver of the commercial driver's license skills test. It would also require states to run an 'even exchange' program that waives the knowledge test, the driving test, and the testing for passenger, tank vehicle, and hazardous materials endorsements for current and former service members who held designated military driving jobs, operated similar commercial vehicles, and meet clean-record and other certification conditions, while keeping medical, background check, and other qualification requirements in place. This bill lets states waive the commercial driver knowledge test, including the hazardous materials endorsement test, for covered military operators, helping trucking companies recruit experienced veteran drivers into general and specialized freight jobs.

Where it stands

HR10099, the Freedom Haulers Act, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 13, 2026. The bill is at the earliest committee stage, where the chair decides whether to notice a hearing or markup, though committee action is not the only possible route to the floor.

Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2026

Ashley Moody (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would make it a federal crime to intentionally cause or arrange a collision with a commercial motor vehicle. It establishes penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to 20 years, with mandatory minimums for collisions causing serious injury or death. This bill makes it a federal crime, with fines and up to 20 years imprisonment, to intentionally stage collisions with commercial motor vehicles, deterring fraud schemes that hurt trucking companies and their carriers.

Where it stands

S5058 is active in the Senate and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 21, 2026. No upcoming committee meetings are scheduled in the available calendar data.

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026

Todd Young (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would repeal the 12 percent federal retail excise tax on new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, so buyers would no longer pay that tax on sales and installations happening on or after enactment. It would make conforming changes to related tax rules, including updating the tire excise tax definitions to remove references to the repealed truck tax. This bill repeals the 12-percent federal excise tax on new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, lowering the purchase price for motor carriers and freight fleets that buy equipment, though it cuts Highway Trust Fund revenue.

Where it stands

S4657 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on June 2, 2026, and no further action is scheduled. The bill sits at the referral stage, where the committee chair decides whether anything happens and committees need not act, though committee action is the ordinary route rather than an absolute prerequisite.

CDL Act

James Lankford (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires states to mark citizenship status on new driver's licenses and identification cards to make them acceptable for federal purposes. It also sets minimum federal recognition standards for commercial driver's licenses by requiring states to verify the immigration status of applicants before issuing them. This bill requires states to verify the immigration status of commercial driver's license applicants, so trucking companies, warehouses, and couriers hiring new drivers face stricter screening, possible licensing delays, and reduced access to some applicants.

Where it stands

S4398 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 27, 2026. The bill is currently stalled in committee, where the chair controls whether it receives a hearing or markup.

No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026

John Barrasso (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would withhold 10 percent of federal highway funding from states that fail to verify the legal status of applicants for driver's licenses, commercial licenses, and identification cards. The withheld money would be redistributed to states that enforce laws requiring biometric and documentary checks to confirm an applicant is a citizen or lawful permanent resident. This bill requires states to verify lawful presence before issuing commercial driver's licenses, shrinking the pool of eligible drivers that trucking and logistics companies can hire and cutting highway funding in noncompliant states that maintain freight infrastructure.

Where it stands

S4317 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on April 16, 2026. No further actions or meetings are currently scheduled.

TRANSPORT Jobs Act

Tom Barrett (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would require the Secretary of Transportation, working with the Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor Departments, to develop and publish within 30 days of enactment a Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan identifying barriers facing service members and veterans who want supply chain jobs, challenges employers face in hiring them, and recommended actions the agencies could take. The measure would also require consultation with transportation supply chain employers and employee organizations, and would define a supply chain employee as anyone directly employed in facilitating the movement of goods. This bill directs the Transportation Department to plan ways to help veterans enter supply chain jobs, indirectly benefiting trucking, warehousing, and courier employers by addressing their recruiting and hiring challenges.

Where it stands

HR3055 passed the House by voice vote under suspension of the rules, as amended, on September 8, 2025, and was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs on September 9, 2025. The bill is no longer before the House; it now awaits whatever action the Senate takes.

Stop Underrides Act 2.0

Steve Cohen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to finalize safety standards mandating side underride guards on new trailers, semitrailers, and single unit trucks within 18 months of enactment. It also mandates the creation of a public resource website for underride research and requires studies on front underride crashes and the implementation of existing rear impact guard rules. This bill requires motor carriers and truck makers to fully comply with new federal safety standards mandating side underride guards on new trailers, semitrailers, and single unit trucks within two years, raising equipment and compliance costs for the trucking industry.

Where it stands

HR 7354 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 4, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on February 5, 2026. The subcommittee chair controls whether the measure receives a hearing or a markup, which is the standard route for advancement.

VERIFY CDL Act

Andy Biggs (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require states to verify an applicant's employment authorization through the E-Verify program before issuing or renewing a commercial driver's license. The verification must occur at the time of the application for either the initial license or its renewal. This bill requires states to run E-Verify employment checks before issuing or renewing any commercial driver's license, so trucking companies and other motor carriers will face slower hiring and new paperwork for drivers whose work authorization needs confirmation.

Where it stands

HR 7200 is referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and its Subcommittee on Highways and Transit as of January 23, 2026. No meetings are currently scheduled for this measure.

Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025

Andy Barr (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act would require all commercial driver’s license tests to be administered exclusively in English and mandate that applicants hold a regular driver’s license for at least one year before obtaining a commercial license. It also grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to revoke a state’s power to issue non-domiciled commercial licenses if the state fails to comply with these new federal standards. This bill restricts who trucking companies can hire by barring CDL applicants who lack one year of prior regular licensing or English proficiency, shrinking the driver labor supply for motor carriers and logistics firms.

Where it stands

HR 5767 is stalled in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after being referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on December 1, 2025. No upcoming meetings are scheduled, and the companion Senate bill remains referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025

Tom Cotton (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires all testing for commercial driver's licenses to be conducted exclusively in English and mandates that applicants hold a standard driver's license for at least one year before obtaining a commercial one. It also grants the Secretary of Transportation the authority to revoke a state's power to issue commercial licenses to non-residents if that state fails to follow federal standards. This bill restricts trucking companies' hiring by requiring all commercial driver's license tests be given only in English and by barring licenses to applicants with less than one year of standard driving experience, shrinking the driver labor pool.

Where it stands

S3013 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on October 16, 2025. The companion measure HR5767 was referred to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on December 1, 2025.

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025

Doug LaMalfa (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on the first retail sale of new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers. It also removes related tax exemptions and adjusts how tire taxes are defined to exclude mobile machinery. This bill repeals the 12 percent federal excise tax on new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, lowering upfront purchase costs by thousands of dollars for general and specialized freight trucking companies that buy new equipment.

Where it stands

H.R. 2424 is referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and remains stalled with no scheduled markup or hearing. The most recent action on April 30, 2026, was a procedural adjustment to the sponsor list via unanimous consent.

Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2025

Patrick Ryan (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would create a refundable $7,500 tax credit for commercial truck drivers who hold a Class A license, meet income limits, and drive at least 1,900 hours annually. New drivers who did not operate a commercial truck the previous year would receive a larger $10,000 credit, while apprentices in registered programs could qualify by counting training hours toward the driving requirement. This bill gives trucking companies a labor edge by offering commercial drivers refundable tax credits of $7,500, or $10,000 for new drivers and apprentices, making driver jobs more attractive and easing recruitment and turnover costs.

Where it stands

HR2391 is referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means as of March 26, 2025, with no scheduled meetings or hearings currently listed. The bill remains in the committee stage where the chair controls whether any proceedings occur, consistent with the status of the prior version HR2450 which also remained referred without advancing.