H.R. 5656

119th Congress

In Committee

To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.

Sponsored byDemocrat:Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]VI· Introduced 30 September 2025

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Cosponsors

4

Actions

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Amendments

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Committees

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Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

1 December 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 14 June 2026

This bill makes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Under current law, only states may issue CDLs. FMCSA must work with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with CDL requirements.

Following a five-year grace period, apportioned funds from the Highway Trust Fund may be withheld from the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for failure to comply with CDL requirements.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    1 December 2025 · Committee

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    30 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    30 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    30 September 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Cosponsors

  • Democrat150%
  • Republican150%

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Committees

1

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To30 Sept 2025
    • Highways and Transit Subcommittee

      • Referred to1 Dec 2025
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