On August 26, the Trump Administration accused California, New Mexico, and Washington of failing to adhere to regulations concerning the English proficiency of commercial drivers. Should these states fail to address the issue within the given timeframe, they risk losing a combined annual total of $46 million in federal truck safety funds. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has granted the states 30 days to comply, emphasizing that truck drivers must possess the basic ability to communicate in English and understand English road signs. According to data, in fiscal year 2023, the three states collectively received over $46 million through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, which supports safety measures including roadside inspections and law enforcement staffing. Specifically, California received approximately $30 million, Washington received $9.6 million, and New Mexico received about $6.7 million.