S.4398

CDL Act Citizenship Documented License Act

Introduced·4/27/26

The Citizenship Documented License Act requires state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to indicate citizenship status for federal.

The Citizenship Documented License Act mandates that state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards must specify whether the holder is a U.S. citizen to be recognized by federal agencies. This requirement applies to licenses issued 60 days after the act's enactment. Additionally, the act establishes minimum standards for federal recognition of state-issued commercial driver's licenses and non-domicile commercial driver's licenses, ensuring that states verify the applicant's identity and citizenship status before issuing such licenses.

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Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 27

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.