The WEIGH Act is proposed U.S. federal legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct immigration and English-proficiency checks at highway weigh stations and would authorize the U.S. Department of the Treasury to withhold federal transportation funds from states that issue commercial driver's licenses to individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
November 19, 2025
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Summary of the principal authorities and enforcement mechanisms contained in the proposed bill.
As of 2025, the WEIGH Act is proposed U.S. federal legislation intended to give the U.S. Department of Transportation broader authority to hold states accountable for commercial driver licensing practices and standards.
November 13, 2025
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Proposed federal response to concerns about interstate differences in commercial driver licensing and enforcement.
The WEIGH Act is proposed federal legislation that would grant the United States Department of Transportation broader authority to hold states accountable for commercial driver licensing standards.
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Legislative proposal intended to increase federal oversight of state commercial driver licensing practices.