LICENSE Act of 2025

# LICENSE Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The LICENSE Act would relax federal rules governing commercial driver's license (CDL) testing administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Specifically, it would allow certified CDL examiners and third-party testers to administer the CDL knowledge test (written exam) if they complete one training unit on that test. It would also let states test CDL applicants from other states or those trained out-of-state, removing current restrictions on where applicants can be tested. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects truck drivers and other commercial vehicle operators seeking CDL certification, as well as state transportation agencies and third-party testing companies that administer these exams.

Ultimately, it could impact public safety standards for commercial transportation. **Background and Status:** The bill is based on temporary testing flexibility rules the federal government implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the CDL testing system functioning. Those temporary waivers have expired, and this bill would make similar flexibilities permanent. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.