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Rep. Mary Miller seeks to cut highway funds for states not enforcing federal CDL English rules, citing safety concerns, while Illinois enforces strict testing and Senator Durbin pushes the Dream Act for DACA recipients.
Illinois Republican Representative Mary Miller is pushing to cut federal highway funding for states that don’t enforce federal CDL rules, citing concerns over English proficiency among truck drivers.
She claims many CDL holders in her district lack English skills, threatening road safety, and supports the Safe Driving Law Act, which would withhold half of a state’s highway funds for noncompliance.
The Illinois Secretary of State says it strictly enforces federal standards, including requiring English-only testing and continuous communication during exams.
While only U.S. citizens and lawful residents can apply, DACA recipients may qualify under frozen program rules.
Senator Dick Durbin reintroduced the Dream Act to provide a legal pathway for DACA recipients, highlighting their contributions as essential workers amid ongoing uncertainty.
La representante Mary Miller busca recortar los fondos de carreteras para los estados que no aplican las reglas federales de CDL English, citando preocupaciones de seguridad, mientras que Illinois aplica pruebas estrictas y el senador Durbin impulsa el Dream Act para los beneficiarios de DACA.