H.R. 5670: Protecting America's Roads Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Sept. 30, 2025
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Sept. 30, 2025)
Protecting America's Roads Act
This bill amends U.S. law to tighten requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). It would mandate that all applicants prove they are a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or have valid work authorization. It also requires applicants to prove they are domiciled in the state issuing the license and compels states to use the federal SAVE system to verify the lawful presence of any non-citizen applicant. The bill also sets new, shorter expiration dates for CDLs issued to non-citizens and directs the termination of reciprocity agreements that recognize foreign CDLs.
Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK-2) (Oct. 8, 2025)