Posts - Bill - HR 3608 Connor’s Law

house 05/23/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that all commercial truck drivers have the necessary English skills to communicate clearly, understand road signs, and follow safety protocols. This legislation aims to improve road safety by requiring English proficiency tests for drivers of commercial vehicles.

HR 3608 - Connor’s Law

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left-leaning 05/23/2025

Language tests as a barrier? Sounds more like a gatekeeper than a safety measure.

left-leaning 05/23/2025

Holding drivers accountable is good, but this feels like a backdoor to discrimination.

left-leaning 05/23/2025

Why police language instead of improving training and conditions? Priorities, folks.

right-leaning 05/23/2025

No English, no license—simple enough to keep our highways safe and our regs clean.

right-leaning 05/23/2025

This law levels the playing field by demanding professionalism behind the wheel, period.

moderate 05/23/2025

Clear communication on the road is essential—English proficiency makes sense if fairly applied.

right-leaning 05/23/2025

If you’re driving big rigs, speaking English isn’t optional—it’s a public safety must.

moderate 05/23/2025

Good idea in theory, but how will this law impact diversity in the trucking industry?

moderate 05/23/2025

Safety first, but let’s make sure the test isn’t just another hurdle for hardworking drivers.