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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.
H.R. 5656, 119th Congress
- Status
- In committee
- Introduced
- 09/30/2025
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- 12/01/2025
About this bill
- Official title
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
- Introduced in
- House
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Latest action
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
Congressional Research Service, Introduced in House (09/30/2025)
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.
Actions
Newest first
- 12/01/2025 · House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 09/30/2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 09/30/2025
Introduced in House
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office, GovInfo Bill Status; Congressional Research Service summaries · Last updated 12/01/2025