The Dalilah Law
Where Things Stand
The legislation is currently awaiting a full vote on the House floor after clearing the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If enacted, states would be forced to re-verify the legal status of all commercial drivers or face the immediate loss of all federal transit funding.
The Facts
How We Got Here
Key Statements
“Marcus Coleman advocates for 'Dalilah's Law' at a Republican Study Committee roundtable, seeking road safety reforms after a crash involving an unauthorized immigrant truck driver.”
Explains the specific incident and advocacy that led to the creation of the legislation.
“Dalilah’s Law passed @TransportGOP and is headed to the house floor... More penalties for states that failed to comply including federal funding being withheld.”
Confirms the bill's legislative progress and the specific financial penalties for non-compliant states.
Who This Affects
Conflicting
Hurts
Policies
S. 3917 and H.R. 7758 are companion bills, which are identical versions introduced in the Senate and House to move the policy through both chambers simultaneously. While H.R. 7793 is a similar House proposal, H.R. 7758 is the primary vehicle moving forward after passing the House Transportation Committee.
Rep. Houchin Introduces The Dalilah Law to Ban Non-Citizens From Getting Commercial Driver's Licenses
Rep. Barr Introduces "The Dalilah Law" to Ban Non-Citizens From Holding Commercial Driver's Licenses
Sen. Banks Introduces The Dalilah Law to Ban Non-Citizens From Holding Commercial Driver’s Licenses
News
Crash victim's father pushes Democrats on road safety bill
Political Response
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