HR 7200
Verify CDL act
Verify CDL Act
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Bill overview
This bill would require states to use the E-Verify system to check the employment authorization of individuals applying for or renewing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). It mandates that states verify a driver’s legal right to work in the United States before issuing or renewing a CDL. This aims to prevent individuals without authorization from obtaining commercial driving licenses. The bill updates existing federal law to include this requirement.
Key provisions
- States must use E-Verify to verify employment authorization.
- The requirement applies to both new CDL applications and renewals.
- The E-Verify system is defined by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
- This provision impacts the process for obtaining and maintaining a commercial driver’s license.
Who is affected
- Commercial drivers
- State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs)
- Employers of commercial drivers
- Immigrants seeking employment as commercial drivers
- U.S. citizens seeking employment as commercial drivers
Notable changes
- Adds a new requirement for states to utilize E-Verify for CDL issuance and renewal.
- Updates existing federal law (49 U.S. Code) to include this verification process.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7200
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require verification of employment authorization through the E-Verify Program as a condition of issuance or renewal of a commercial driver’s license.
This Act may be cited as the Verification of Employment and Residency Integrity For Commercial Driver’s Licenses Act VERIFY CDL Act
or the
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Section 31305(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: