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Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act

USA118th CongressS-3475| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act This act provides statutory authority for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to (1) designate an authorized operator for the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS), and (2) allow the operator to collect and use fees for the CDLIS. Under current law, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) must maintain an information system (i.e., the CDLIS) that serves as the clearinghouse and depository of information about the licensing, identification, and disqualification of operators of commercial vehicles. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) created the CDLIS and operates the system under an agreement with the FMCSA. Prior to October 1, 2023, AAMVA charged a user fee to states for the CDLIS. However, FMCSA directed AAMVA to suspend charging user fees to states for operation and maintenance of the system. This act modifies the fee system requirements to specify that DOT may authorize a qualified operator to (1) operate, maintain, develop, modernize, and enhance the CDLIS; (2) collect fees for the system on behalf of DOT; and (3) use the collected fees. In addition, fees collected must be credited to an appropriation account or an account designated by the authorized operator. The act also specifies that fees must be used to operate, maintain, develop, modernize, or enhance the CDLIS, including for related personnel and administration costs. Further, under the act, DOT may not be charged a fee for access to, use of, or data in the CDLIS. DOT must also have access to quarterly fee statements.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2024
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6452-6453)
Dec 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3475.
Dec 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)
Dec 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)
Dec 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 17, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 17, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-156.
  • December 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2024
    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6452-6453)


  • December 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3475.


  • December 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)


  • December 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)


  • December 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 12, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 17, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 17, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-156.

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Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act

USA118th CongressS-3475| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act This act provides statutory authority for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to (1) designate an authorized operator for the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS), and (2) allow the operator to collect and use fees for the CDLIS. Under current law, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) must maintain an information system (i.e., the CDLIS) that serves as the clearinghouse and depository of information about the licensing, identification, and disqualification of operators of commercial vehicles. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) created the CDLIS and operates the system under an agreement with the FMCSA. Prior to October 1, 2023, AAMVA charged a user fee to states for the CDLIS. However, FMCSA directed AAMVA to suspend charging user fees to states for operation and maintenance of the system. This act modifies the fee system requirements to specify that DOT may authorize a qualified operator to (1) operate, maintain, develop, modernize, and enhance the CDLIS; (2) collect fees for the system on behalf of DOT; and (3) use the collected fees. In addition, fees collected must be credited to an appropriation account or an account designated by the authorized operator. The act also specifies that fees must be used to operate, maintain, develop, modernize, or enhance the CDLIS, including for related personnel and administration costs. Further, under the act, DOT may not be charged a fee for access to, use of, or data in the CDLIS. DOT must also have access to quarterly fee statements.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 1, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2024
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6452-6453)
Dec 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3475.
Dec 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)
Dec 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)
Dec 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 17, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 17, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-156.
  • December 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 1, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • August 1, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 25, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text: CR S6465)


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2024
    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6452-6453)


  • December 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3475.


  • December 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)


  • December 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6452)


  • December 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 12, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 17, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 17, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-156.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyLicensing and registrationsMotor carriersUser charges and fees