The Dalilah Law

This bill would limit commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and holders of certain work visas (E-2, H-2A, and H-2B). It would require the Secretary of Transportation to disqualify for life anyone who drives a commercial vehicle in the U.S. without one of those statuses, with exceptions for certain visitors on B visas or with valid travel authorization. Within 180 days, states would have to recertify all current CDL holders, checking immigration status, English proficiency, and that they passed all license tests in English, and revoke licenses of those who fail or do not recertify. States that do not complete these steps, that issue licenses to ineligible people, or that give license tests in languages other than English would lose all Department of Transportation funding.

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Sponsors

• Jim Banks Republican sponsor
• 8 cosponsors