S. 4398: CDL Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford (R-OK)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: April 27, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (April 27, 2026)
The Citizenship Documented License (CDL) Act
This bill requires all new state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to display a visible indicator of the holder's U.S. citizenship status to be acceptable for federal recognition. Furthermore, it prohibits federal agencies from recognizing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for any official purpose unless the issuing state has verified the holder is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or authorized nonimmigrant under an E-2, H-2A, or H-2B visa.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) (April 27, 2026)
Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-OK) (April 28, 2026)