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Press Release: Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces SAFE Drivers Act for Standardized English Proficiency Testing

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Congressman Pat Harrigan introduced the SAFE Drivers Act to establish a nationwide English proficiency test for commercial drivers.

Quiver AI Summary

Congressman Harrigan proposes English proficiency test: Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), with cosponsors including Reps. Troy Nehls and Bob Onder, introduced the SAFE Drivers Act. This legislation aims to create a standardized English proficiency test for all commercial driver's license applicants to ensure safety on American highways.

Addressing safety gaps: Harrigan stated that while federal rules mandate English proficiency, a lack of standardized testing leads to inconsistencies across states. The proposed test would assess drivers' abilities to read signs and understand instructions, aiming to close safety loopholes in current practices.

Industry support for the initiative: The trucking industry has expressed strong backing for the legislation, highlighting its importance in maintaining safety standards. Organizations like the North Carolina Trucking Association have praised the act as a necessary step to prevent unqualified drivers from operating commercial vehicles.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.

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Pat Harrigan Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Pat Harrigan is worth $8.8M, as of October 22nd, 2025. This is the 119th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Harrigan has approximately $8.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Pat Harrigan's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Harrigan.

Pat Harrigan Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Pat Harrigan:

  • H.R.5800: To require all applicants for a commercial driver's license to demonstrate English language proficiency as a condition for testing and issuance, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.5394: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025
  • H.R.5086: SkyFoundry Act of 2025
  • H.R.4081: Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025
  • H.R.4080: GUARD Act
  • H.R.3588: Real Estate Reciprocity Act

You can track bills proposed by Pat Harrigan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Harrigan.

Pat Harrigan Fundraising

Pat Harrigan recently disclosed $131.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 625th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 48.1% came from individual donors.

Harrigan disclosed $118.1K of spending. This was the 517th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Harrigan disclosed $259.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 697th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Pat Harrigan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

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