Active Legislation on English Proficiency for Drivers Licenses/CDLs

Support Grows for Bills Related to English Proficiency for Truck Drivers

At ProEnglish, we’ve long been advocates that all drivers should be able to speak English fluently as a requirement to drive on our nation’s roads.

We’ve compiled information about several pieces of legislation along with news/updates on this issue.

Legislation

Several pieces of legislation have been introduced into the 119th U.S. Congress which would make our roads safer by ensuring commercial truck drivers are proficient in English.

Below is information on each piece of active legislation. This blog will be periodically updated as new developments occur.

House of Representatives

H.R.5177
Introduced by: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)

“To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the enforcement of certain safety requirements relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes.”

This amendment would enhance enforcement of English proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers by directing the U.S. Department of Transportation to assess drivers’ language ability at interstate weigh stations.

You can find updated information on the bill’s status and cosponsors here.

H.R.3608 – Connor’s Law
Introduced by: Rep. David Taylor (R-OH-2)

This bill would amend Title 49 of the U.S. Code to require that drivers of commercial motor vehicles demonstrate proficiency in English.  From the bill’s text, this includes being able to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs, and respond to official inquiries.

You can find updated information on the bill’s status and cosponsors here.

Senate

S.2690 – Safer Truckers Act of 2025
Introduced by: Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)

The bill would amend Title 49 of the U.S. Code and require that two years after enactment, any individual seeking a commercial drivers license must be proficient in English. It would also prohibit testing for this license in any language besides English.

You can find updated information on the bill’s status and cosponsors here.

S.2114 – Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
Introduced by: Sen. Roger Marshall Moody (R-KS)

This critical legislation would require all commercial truck drivers to demonstrate the ability to read and understand English before obtaining or renewing a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

You can find updated information on the bill’s status and cosponsors here.

S.2991 – Connor’s Law
Introduced by: Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)

This bill would amend Title 49 of the U.S. Code to require that drivers of commercial motor vehicles demonstrate proficiency in English.  From the bill’s text, this includes being able to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs, and respond to official inquiries.

You can find updated information on the bill’s status and cosponsors here.

Recent ProEnglish News/Updates

Op-Ed: English Proficiency Should Be Nonnegotiable for Driver’s Licenses — Here’s Why

Illegal Alien Involved in Fatal Florida Truck Crash Failed CDL Ten Times

Press Release: ProEnglish Applauds Senator Marshall’s Bill Requiring English Literacy for Truck Drivers