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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7793

Rep. Houchin Introduces The Dalilah Law to Ban Non-Citizens From Getting Commercial Driver's Licenses

The Dalilah Law

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Key Points

  • The bill would bar states from issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to anyone who isn't a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or holder of specific work visas (E-2 treaty investor, H-2A agricultural, or H-2B temporary worker visas).

    From policy text

    “To prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States or holders of certain work visas, and for other purposes.”
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  • All current CDL holders would have 180 days to recertify by proving their legal status, English proficiency, and that they passed all driving exams in English. Anyone who fails to recertify or doesn't meet these requirements would have their license revoked.

    From policy text

    “require all individuals who, as of the date of enactment of this Act, hold a covered license or authorization issued by the State to be recertified for that covered license or authorization not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act”
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  • Anyone caught driving a commercial vehicle without being a citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying visa holder would face a lifetime ban from commercial driving in the U.S., with limited exceptions for tourists and certain travelers.

    From policy text

    “The Secretary shall disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who operates a commercial motor vehicle in the United States while that individual is not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States”
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  • States would be required to administer all CDL tests and exams exclusively in English. Offering any CDL exam in another language would trigger federal penalties.
  • States that don't comply with these rules—whether by failing to recertify drivers, continuing to issue CDLs to ineligible individuals, or offering exams in non-English languages—would lose all federal transportation funding, potentially billions of dollars.

    From policy text

    “the Secretary shall withhold all covered funding from a State that fails to complete those recertifications by that deadline”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

The Dalilah Law

Bill NumberHR 7793
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Cosponsors

(2)
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