United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5656 (119th)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
Introduced
30 September 2025
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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15 June 2026
Summary
This bill makes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Under current law, only states and Washington, DC, may issue CDLs. FMCSA must work with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with CDL requirements. Following a five-year grace period, apportioned funds from the Highway Trust Fund may be withheld from the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for failure to comply with CDL requirements.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House · EN · 30 September 2025
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 September 2025
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5656
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119/hr/5656