As of 2025, some U.S. states issue standard and commercial driver's licenses to individuals who lack lawful immigration status; examples cited include state-level licensing programs in Oregon and Washington that have granted such licenses to noncitizens.
November 13, 2025
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policy
State-level driver licensing policies that extend to noncitizens, including commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).
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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legislation
Proposed federal response to concerns about interstate differences in commercial driver licensing and enforcement.
In 2025, lawmakers and public-safety stakeholders expressed concerns that commercial drivers with limited English proficiency may pose increased road‑safety risks because they might have difficulty reading traffic signs and understanding local traffic laws.
November 13, 2025
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safety
Safety concerns linking language proficiency of commercial drivers to ability to navigate signage and rules.