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. 7793

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 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Erin Houchin

R - IN

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Summary

HR 7793 would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders. The bill aims to tighten immigration enforcement in the commercial trucking industry by preventing undocumented immigrants from legally operating commercial vehicles. This would affect the transportation and logistics sector, which has faced ongoing driver shortages.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced3/4/2026

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.

HR 7793 would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders. The bill aims to tigh

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HR 7793 would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders. The bill aims to tighten immigration enforcement in the commercial trucking industry by preventing undocumented immigrants from legally operating commercial vehicles. This would affect the transportation and logistics sector, which has faced ongoing driver shortages.

Bill Number: 7793
Introduced: 3/4/2026
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: 7793
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: HR 7793 would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders. The bill aims to tighten immigration enforcement in the comme

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7793 would restrict who can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive large trucks and commercial vehicles, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), and certain work visa holders. The bill aims to tighten immigration enforcement in the commercial trucking industry by preventing undocumented immigrants from legally operating commercial vehicles. This would affect the transportation and logistics sector, which has faced ongoing driver shortages.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Only U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and specific work visa holders would be eligible for commercial driver's licenses under this bill
The legislation would directly impact the trucking industry, which currently faces a shortage of approximately 80,000 drivers nationwide
Undocumented immigrants currently holding CDLs in some states would lose their ability to legally drive commercial vehicles
The bill could affect supply chains and shipping costs if the pool of available commercial drivers shrinks further
Enforcement would require coordination between state licensing agencies and federal immigration authorities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect immigrant communities, particularly undocumented workers currently employed in the trucking and commercial driving sectors. Trucking companies and logistics firms could face additional hiring challenges in an industry already struggling with severe driver shortages, potentially leading to increased shipping costs that could be passed on to consumers. The legislation would also impact state departments of motor vehicles, which would need to verify immigration status more rigorously before issuing commercial licenses.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7793, 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-7793

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