United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 5670 — Protecting America’s Roads Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends commercial driver's license requirements to include documentation of citizenship or lawful presence and establishes penalties for non-compliance by states.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    pass written and driving tests for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle that comply with the minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary under section 31305(a); and → pass written and driving tests for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle that comply with the minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary under section 31305(a); and present valid documentation proving citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or a valid work authorization; and present valid documentation of domicile in the State in which the commercial driver's license is issued;

    Adds new requirements for proof of citizenship and domicile for obtaining a commercial driver's license.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    the license or learner’s permit contain— → the license or learner’s permit contain; the license or learner’s permit shall expire on the earlier of-- (A) the applicant's I-94 date; or (B) 1 year after issuance of such license or permit;

    Requires licenses for non-citizens to have expiration dates linked to visa status.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    and → and require any upgrade, downgrade, renewal, or transfer of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit for a non-citizen to be completed in person;

    Mandates that all transactions related to non-citizen licenses must be done in person.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    the period and → the period; and prohibit a State from issuing a commercial driver's license to an individual who is not domiciled in such State;

    Prohibits states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to individuals not domiciled in that state.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    and → and require States to use the SAVE system for any non-citizen applicant for a commercial driver's license, maintain documents related to such applicant for not less than 2 years, and deny any applicant if the SAVE system does not confirm lawful presence of such applicant;

    Requires states to verify non-citizen applicants' lawful presence using the SAVE system.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 31308

    require States to downgrade or revoke any commercial driver's license or learner's permit for any non-citizen if eligibility for such license or permit lapses.

    Introduces a requirement for states to revoke licenses of non-citizens whose eligibility has lapsed.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5670?
HR 5670 is sponsored by Van Duyne, Beth (Republican) and Brecheen, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5670?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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