Summary
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced plans to withhold $160 million in federal funds from California. This decision comes after concerns about California issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to non-citizens. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has also required states to stop issuing licenses to non-citizens until they comply with federal standards.
Key Facts
- Sean Duffy is the Department of Transportation Secretary.
- Duffy plans to withhold $160 million from California over CDL licensing issues.
- The DOT issued emergency rules in late September about CDLs for non-citizens.
- California is required to stop issuing CDLs to non-citizens under the new rules.
- A crash involving a non-domiciled driver led to increased scrutiny.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has had disagreements with the federal government on immigration and other issues.
- A nationwide audit found non-compliance issues with CDL issuance, particularly in California.
- Republican lawmakers proposed a law for a standardized English test for commercial drivers.
