What is the current status of HR 7200?

HR 7200 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7200?

HR 7200 was sponsored by Andy Biggs (R), Rep.

Employment Verification for Truck Drivers

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

The VERIFY CDL Act requires states to verify that individuals are legally allowed to work in the U.S. before they can get or renew a commercial driver's license. This helps ensure that only authorized drivers are on the road.

If you want to drive a truck commercially, you will need to prove you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Who this affects

Individuals applying for licenses

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires checking job eligibility for commercial driver's license applicants.
2States must use the E-Verify Program to confirm employment authorization.
3The requirement applies to both new licenses and renewals.
4This change aims to ensure that only authorized individuals can drive commercially.
5It affects how states handle the licensing process for truck drivers.

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Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Employment Verification for Truck Drivers

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

If you want to drive a truck commercially, you will need to prove you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Who this affects

Individuals applying for licenses

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires checking job eligibility for commercial driver's license applicants.
2States must use the E-Verify Program to confirm employment authorization.
3The requirement applies to both new licenses and renewals.
4This change aims to ensure that only authorized individuals can drive commercially.
5It affects how states handle the licensing process for truck drivers.

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly