UBER Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3121 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3121 To require English proficiency as a prerequisite for eligibility for ride share contracts, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 6, 2025 Mr. Tuberville introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require English proficiency as a prerequisite for eligibility for ride share contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Understanding Basic English Requirements Act of 2025'' or the ``UBER Act''. SEC. 2. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND OTHER DRIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDE SHARE CONTRACT ELIGIBILITY. (a) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The head of an executive agency may not award an agreement or a contract with any transportation network company or shared-use mobility company for services provided in the continental United States or Hawaii unless each driver who will be performing work under the agreement or contract-- (A) is at least 21 years old; (B) can read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, law enforcement, and other officials, understand highway traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records; (C) can, by reason of experience, training, or both, safely operate the type of vehicle the driver drives; (D) has a currently valid driver's license issued only by one State or jurisdiction; and (E) has successfully completed a driver's road test. (2) Exception for american sign language.--The requirement under paragraph (1)(B) does not apply