119th Congress
H.R. 5656
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Stacey E. Plaskett(D-VI)
- Introduced
- Sep 30, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
- Pablo José Hernández (D-PR)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This bill makes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Under current law, only states and Washington, DC, may issue CDLs. FMCSA must work with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with CDL requirements.
Following a five-year grace period, apportioned funds from the Highway Trust Fund may be withheld from the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for failure to comply with CDL requirements.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. - Sep 30, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. - Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House