A U.S. Senate bill introduced by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) would require prospective commercial truck drivers to demonstrate basic English proficiency before receiving a commercial driver’s license (CDL), including the ability to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
August 26, 2025
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Proposed federal legislative standards for English proficiency as a condition for obtaining a CDL.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill in 2025 that would allow commercial drivers to be deemed 'out of service' if they fail to meet driving requirements.
July 22, 2025
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Alternative legislative approach focused on post-licensure enforcement by declaring noncompliant drivers out of service.