Thursday, during an appearance on Mobile, AL radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Understanding Basic English Requirements (UBER) Act, which, according to his Senate office, would require drivers participating in rideshare applications, like Uber and Lyft, that receive government contracts to be proficient in English.

The proposal would “strengthen the safety of rideshare users by requiring drivers to be able to read and speak English,” and align the hiring standards with federal Commercial Driver’s License requirements.

Those found in violation could “be debarred from receiving federal contracts for five years.”

“You know, I hate new laws,” he said. “I really do. You know, as the American people, we’ve got enough laws in this country over the last

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