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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Mar 18, 2026

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H.R. 5688IntroducedTransportation and Public Works

Republicans strengthen truck driver licensing requirements for non-domiciled applicants

Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David (R-NC)77 cosponsorsIntroduced Oct 3, 2025

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Introduced

Oct 3

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House committee

Mar 18

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House floor

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4

Senate

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5

Signed

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Sponsor

DR

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

R-NC-7

Cosponsors (77)

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ER

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MR

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+70

All Republican.

Activity timeline

Mar 18
Mar 18

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.

Mar 18
Mar 18

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 18
Mar 18

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged

Dec 1
Dec 1, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Oct 3
Oct 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Oct 3
Oct 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Oct 3
Oct 3, 2025

Introduced in House

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All 7 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov

2026

Mar 18

HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.

Mar 18

HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 18

HOUSESubcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged

2025

Dec 1

HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Oct 3

HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Oct 3

Introduced in House

Oct 3

Introduced in House

All 30 cosponsors

0 Democrats · 30 Republicans

Republicans (30)

Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]SD

Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"AR-01

Harshbarger, DianaTN-01

Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"GA-01

Nehls, Troy E.TX-22

Ezell, MikeMS-04

Baird, James R.IN-04

Edwards, ChuckNC-11

Bost, MikeIL-12

Weber, Randy K. Sr.TX-14

Wied, TonyWI-08

Stefanik, Elise M.NY-21

Tenney, ClaudiaNY-24

Babin, BrianTX-36

Bice, Stephanie I.OK-05

Shreve, JeffersonIN-06

Webster, DanielFL-11

McCormick, RichardGA-07

Moore, Blake D.UT-01

McDowell, Addison P.NC-06

Westerman, BruceAR-04

Sessions, PeteTX-17

Mann, TraceyKS-01

Moran, NathanielTX-01

Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]MP

Loudermilk, BarryGA-11

Murphy, Gregory F.NC-03

Obernolte, JayCA-23

Moore, TimNC-14

Mills, CoryFL-07

In the news

OOIDA demands Congress act now to tighten CDL standards after Pennsylvania trooper's death - CDLLife

T&I Moves CDL Bill on Partisan Vote - The Eno Center for Transportation

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advances legislation to tighten oversight of states’ commercial driver’s license programs - National Association of Counties

Congressman Patronis Advances “Dalilah’s Law” to Ensure English Proficiency for CDL Licenses - Representative Jimmy Patronis (.gov)

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