H.R. 8267: SAFER Transport Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC-13)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: April 14, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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. (April 14, 2026)
SAFER Transport Act
While this bill is largely focused on transportation and freight fraud, it has several provisions related to immigration policy. It would:
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Require states issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to confirm the legal work authorization of applicants;
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Align CDL expiration dates with the expiration dates of temporary work authorizations (where applicable);
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Submit monthly reports on issuances of "foreign non-domiciled" CDLs to aliens;
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Prohibit employers from knowingly transporting domestic cargo using an illegal alien, closing a loophole with independent contractors;
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Require a memorandum of understanding between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to communicate violations; and
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Add "transportation, trafficking, or smuggling of persons" to covered felonies, which would allow the Secretary of Transportation to withhold or revoke registration.
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) (April 29, 2026)