How S 2114 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

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.