To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7758

119th Congress

To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Andy Barr

R - KY

Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles in the United States. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders would be eligible for these licenses, blocking other immigrants from entering this profession.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.

This bill would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles in the United States. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders would be eligible for th

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This bill would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles in the United States. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders would be eligible for these licenses, blocking other immigrants from entering this profession.

Bill Number: 7758
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Title: To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7758
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles in the United States. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders would be eligible for these licenses, blocking other immigrants

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles in the United States. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders would be eligible for these licenses, blocking other immigrants from entering this profession.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would establish federal eligibility requirements for commercial driver's licenses, limiting them to citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific visa holders
Affects the trucking and transportation industry, which has faced significant driver shortages in recent years
Would restrict employment opportunities for immigrants who are legally present in the U.S. but don't meet the specified categories
Could impact the supply chain and delivery of goods if it reduces the available pool of commercial drivers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly affect immigrants seeking employment in the trucking industry, potentially barring those with temporary protected status, DACA recipients, and others from CDL eligibility. The trucking industry, which the American Trucking Associations reports needs approximately 80,000 additional drivers, could face further workforce challenges. Consumers might also be indirectly affected if reduced driver availability leads to higher transportation costs or supply chain disruptions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7758, 119th Congress (2026). "To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7758

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