To require English proficiency as a prerequisite for eligibility for ride share contracts, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7169 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require ride-share drivers (those working for companies like Uber and Lyft) to demonstrate English proficiency as a condition of being eligible to work. The exact details of what "English proficiency" means and how it would be measured are not specified in the available information. The bill's phrase "and for other purposes" suggests it may contain additional provisions beyond this main requirement. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact ride-share companies and their driver pools.

It would most directly affect non-native English speakers seeking to become ride-share drivers, potentially excluding some from this work unless they can meet the English proficiency requirement. Passengers could also be indirectly affected depending on how the requirement impacts driver availability. **Current Status:** HR 7169 was introduced by Representative Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Additional details about specific English proficiency standards or testing mechanisms are not available from the information provided.