US EditionSenators Introduce English Proficiency CDL Bill
The bill aims to improve highway safety by requiring English proficiency for commercial drivers, following a fatal crash linked to language barriers, with bipartisan support in Congress.
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English-proficiency bill builds off Trump executive order
A new bill in the Senate would require prospective truck drivers to demonstrate basic English proficiency before they can receive a CDL. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced S2991 on Oct. 8. The bill would put President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding English proficiency for CDL holders into law. “Wyoming families and travelers deserve safe highways,” Lummis said in a news release. “I’m introducing this common-sense legislation to en…
Bill seeks to codify English proficiency requirements for CDL holders to ensure consistent enforcement by states
A Wyoming Senator introduced a bill to strengthen current enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) rules for commercial vehicle drivers. On October 8, 2025, Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced S.2991, a bill intended to codify a previous White House Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to demonstrate a basic proficiency in English. The Senate bill is companion legislation to a House version of the bill called Connor’s Law introduced by R…
New bill would enforce English proficiency standards for truck drivers
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to add stricter English proficiency requirements for truck drivers after an Obama-era rule change loosened standards. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., plans to introduce legislation that would add more stringent English proficiency rules for commercial truck drivers and an enforcement mechanism that would deem them “out-of-service” should they not meet the proposed s…
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