This legislation, known as the VERIFY CDL Act , introduces a new federal requirement for states concerning commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that states must verify an applicant's authorization to be employed in the United States through the E-Verify Program before issuing or renewing any commercial driver's license. The bill specifically amends section 31305(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, to incorporate this employment verification as a mandatory condition at the time of application. This measure aims to ensure that all individuals seeking or holding a commercial driver's license are legally authorized to work in the country, thereby strengthening employment verification processes within the commercial transportation sector.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
VERIFY CDL Act
USA119th CongressHR-7200| House
| Updated: 1/22/2026
This legislation, known as the VERIFY CDL Act , introduces a new federal requirement for states concerning commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that states must verify an applicant's authorization to be employed in the United States through the E-Verify Program before issuing or renewing any commercial driver's license. The bill specifically amends section 31305(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, to incorporate this employment verification as a mandatory condition at the time of application. This measure aims to ensure that all individuals seeking or holding a commercial driver's license are legally authorized to work in the country, thereby strengthening employment verification processes within the commercial transportation sector.