House bill · H.R. 5656 (119th Congress)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses…
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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.
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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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Full history
- Dec 1, 2025
In committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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- Dec 1, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Dec 1, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sep 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Sep 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Sep 30, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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