H.R. 8640: Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act

This bill, known as the Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act, aims to enhance the tracking and verification of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) issued to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, referred to as "non-domiciled" license holders. The main components of the bill include:

Creation of a Commercial Driver’s License Database

The bill mandates the establishment of a database for non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) that will be managed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The key steps for creating this database include:

• Availability of Verification Service: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must make its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) service available to the FMCSA within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
• State Agency Coordination: State driver license agencies are required to submit two main types of information to the FMCSA:
  • The expiration date of any non-domiciled licenses issued.
  • A copy of the driver's license for each non-domiciled CDL holder.

Processing Non-Domiciled CDLs

Once the FMCSA receives the necessary information from the states, it must:

• Process the information using the SAVE system to verify the lawful presence of the non-domiciled license holder in the U.S.
• If an individual is found to have an unlawful presence, the FMCSA will submit this information to USCIS, which will then investigate the individual to determine if they should be removed from the United States.

Annual Reporting Requirements

Within a year of the bill's enactment and annually thereafter, the FMCSA is required to report to Congress on:

• The number of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses that were flagged through the verification system.
• The states where these licenses were issued.

Waivers and Exemptions

The bill allows states to request waivers from compliance with these provisions if needed. It also includes provisions to withhold federal funds from states that do not comply with the database requirements.

Clerical and Compliance Amendments

Additionally, the bill includes various amendments to enhance clarity and compliance within existing legislation relating to non-domiciled licenses.

Relevant Companies

• CMI (Cummins Inc.): This company may be impacted indirectly as they manufacture engines used in commercial vehicles. Changes in CDL regulations could affect the demand for their products.
• PCAR (PACCAR Inc.): As a manufacturer of trucks and other vehicles, changes in compliance requirements for commercial drivers could influence sales and operations associated with non-domiciled CDLs.
• UTL (Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company): Changes in the regulations surrounding CDLs could impact the logistics and transport sectors, which are key customers for Utility Trailer.