United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

S 2114 — Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies testing requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators by establishing English proficiency standards and reorganizing existing provisions.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)

    The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations on → The Secretary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the 'Secretary') shall prescribe regulations establishing

    It clarifies the Secretary's requirement to establish regulations.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)

    The regulations → (2) Requirements.--The regulations under paragraph (1)

    It reorganizes the structure of regulations to clarify the requirements that follow.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)(4)

    (A) regulations on the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle prescribed by the Secretary and contained in title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; → the ability to understand in English the basic information needed to effectively operate, and to communicate in English while operating, a commercial motor vehicle, including-- (i) reading and understanding traffic signs in English; (ii) communicating in English with traffic safety officers, border patrol agents, agricultural checkpoint officers, and cargo weight-limit station personnel; and (iii) providing and receiving feedback and directions in English.

    It establishes English language proficiency as a requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)(5)

    is qualified to operate the vehicle under regulations on motor vehicle transportation of hazardous material prescribed under chapter 51 of this title; → demonstrates the ability to understand in English the basic information needed to effectively operate, and to communicate in English while operating, a commercial motor vehicle;

    It adds English proficiency as a requirement for hazardous material transportation.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)(3)

    The Secretary may require— → (3) English language proficiency.--

    It introduces a new provision specifically focused on English language proficiency requirements.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31305(a)(8)

    may require— → may not be administered in any language other than English.

    It prohibits administering knowledge tests in any language other than English.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2114?
S 2114 is sponsored by Hyde-Smith, Cindy (Republican), Barrasso, John (Republican), and Marshall, Roger (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2114?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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