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The Dalilah Law

USA119th CongressS-3917| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (6)
James E. Risch (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled "The Dalilah Law," aims to significantly restrict eligibility for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in the United States. It amends federal law to prohibit states from issuing CDLs to individuals who are not U.S. citizens , lawful permanent residents , or holders of specific nonimmigrant work visas , namely E-2, H-2A, or H-2B visas. This change applies to both initial issuance and renewal of CDLs, including non-domiciled licenses. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a comprehensive recertification process for all existing CDL holders within 180 days of the bill's enactment. During this period, states must verify that current CDL holders meet the new immigration status requirements, are proficient in English, and have passed all required examinations in English. Individuals found not to meet these criteria or who fail to recertify will have their CDLs revoked. The bill also establishes a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for individuals who do so without the required immigration or visa status, with limited exceptions. To ensure state compliance, the bill introduces stringent enforcement measures. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to withhold all covered federal funding from any state that fails to adhere to the new requirements. This includes failures related to the timely recertification and revocation processes, issuing new CDLs to ineligible individuals, or failing to verify English proficiency and English-only examination completion.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7758
Introduced in House
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7758
    Introduced in House

Immigration

The Dalilah Law

USA119th CongressS-3917| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This bill, titled "The Dalilah Law," aims to significantly restrict eligibility for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in the United States. It amends federal law to prohibit states from issuing CDLs to individuals who are not U.S. citizens , lawful permanent residents , or holders of specific nonimmigrant work visas , namely E-2, H-2A, or H-2B visas. This change applies to both initial issuance and renewal of CDLs, including non-domiciled licenses. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a comprehensive recertification process for all existing CDL holders within 180 days of the bill's enactment. During this period, states must verify that current CDL holders meet the new immigration status requirements, are proficient in English, and have passed all required examinations in English. Individuals found not to meet these criteria or who fail to recertify will have their CDLs revoked. The bill also establishes a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for individuals who do so without the required immigration or visa status, with limited exceptions. To ensure state compliance, the bill introduces stringent enforcement measures. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to withhold all covered federal funding from any state that fails to adhere to the new requirements. This includes failures related to the timely recertification and revocation processes, issuing new CDLs to ineligible individuals, or failing to verify English proficiency and English-only examination completion.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7758
Introduced in House
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7758
    Introduced in House
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (6)
James E. Risch (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted