H.R.5656

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.

Introduced·9/30/25
Introduced in House Text

Amends title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses.

The bill amends title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses. It modifies the definitions to include these territories and provides a five-year grace period during which they will not face withholding of funds for non-compliance with certain requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will work with these territories to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 1, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sep 30, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.