What does Preamble of The Dalilah Law do?

This bill aims to prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The bill also extends this prohibition to individuals holding certain work visas. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not detailed in the provided text.

What does SHORT TITLE. of The Dalilah Law do?

This Act is formally titled The Dalilah Law.

What does PROHIBITION ON ISSUANCE OF CDLS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT of The Dalilah Law do?

This section amends existing law to restrict commercial driver's license (CDL) eligibility based on citizenship or immigration status. It defines key terms including 'commercial driver's license,' 'covered examination,' and 'covered funding.' Individuals operating commercial motor vehicles in the United States must be citizens or lawful permanent residents, or nonimmigrants with specific valid visas. States are required to recertify existing CDL holders to verify their citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or valid nonimmigrant visa status. States face withholding of federal funding if they fail to complete recertifications, revoke licenses of those who fail to recertify or meet requirements, or issue licenses to ineligible individuals. The Secretary is authorized to disqualify individuals who operate commercial motor vehicles while lacking the required citizenship, residency, or visa status.

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The Dalilah Law

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/3/2026

Author: Andy Barr (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

The Dalilah Law prohibits U.S. states from issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to individuals who are not U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or holders of specific valid work visas.
States must recertify existing CDL holders to confirm their eligibility and risk withholding of federal funding if they fail to comply.
The Secretary is authorized to disqualify individuals operating commercial motor vehicles who lack the required citizenship, residency, or visa status.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3917(In Committee)Official page

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