A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial driver's license testing and commercial learner's permit holders, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 191

Bill 119 s 191, also known as the Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Act, aims to make changes to regulations regarding the requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP). The bill specifically focuses on the testing process for these licenses and permits.

The Secretary of Transportation would be required to modify certain regulations related to CDL testing and CLP holders. This could include changes to the testing procedures, requirements for obtaining a CDL or CLP, and any other regulations deemed necessary to improve the process.

The goal of this bill is to ensure that individuals seeking a CDL or CLP are properly tested and qualified to operate commercial vehicles. By making changes to the regulations, the bill aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the commercial driving industry. Overall, Bill 119 s 191 seeks to address any shortcomings in the current regulations regarding CDL testing and CLP holders, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the standards for commercial drivers and promoting safety on the roads.

Congressional Summary of S 191

Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2025 or the LICENSE Act of 2025

This bill provides statutory authority for waivers of training, testing, and other requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) that were implemented by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, this bill allows a state or third-party examiner who has maintained a valid CDL test examiner certification and has previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course to administer the CDL knowledge test, so long as they have completed one unit of instruction regarding the CDL knowledge test.

The bill also allows a state to administer a driving skills test to any CDL applicant regardless of the applicant's state of domicile or where the applicant received driver training.

Current Status of Bill S 191

Bill S 191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 191 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 191's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of January 22, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 191

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial driver's license testing and commercial learner's permit holders, and for other purposes.