What does Preamble of Dalilah’s Law Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit certain aliens from presenting or using a commercial driver's license in interstate or foreign commerce. The bill is intended for 'other purposes' beyond the prohibition of alien commercial driver's license use.

What does USE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES BY ILLEGAL ALIENS IN of Dalilah’s Law Act do?

This section amends Chapter 2 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 40B regarding the use of commercial driver's licenses by illegal aliens in interstate commerce. It defines 'covered alien' as an alien described under specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act or paroled into the United States. It prohibits covered aliens from presenting or using a commercial driver's license in interstate or foreign commerce. Violations of this prohibition can result in fines, imprisonment (up to 5 years), or both, with harsher penalties for accidents causing injury or death. State officials are prohibited from issuing commercial driver's licenses unless they confirm the applicant's immigration status through E-Verify or an analogous state program. Businesses that knowingly assist covered aliens in violating the prohibition are subject to civil penalties of $50,000 per violation. Individuals injured by a covered alien's actions may bring a civil action and recover threefold damages plus costs. The Attorney General must submit a report within 180 days of enactment detailing arrests, license issuances, accidents, and a plan to prevent violations.

What does DEATH PENALTY AGGRAVATING FACTOR. of Dalilah’s Law Act do?

This section amends Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code It adds a new aggravating factor for the death penalty The factor involves an illegal alien using a commercial driver's license

What does IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES. of Dalilah’s Law Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding immigration consequences related to offenses involving commercial driver's licenses. Section 101(a)(43) is amended to include offenses relating to the use of a commercial driver's license in interstate commerce by a covered alien described in section 40B of title 18, United States Code. Section 212(a)(2)(F) is amended to render inadmissible any alien who has engaged, is engaging, or seeks to enter the United States to engage in an offense described in section 40B of title 18, United States Code.

What does COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. of Dalilah’s Law Act do?

This section amends Section 31308 of title 49, United States Code, regarding commercial driver's licenses. The amendment adds a requirement for individuals to present written documentation verifying their employment eligibility. The Secretary may request this documentation from States, and States must provide it. The Attorney General may initiate a civil action to enjoin violations of this requirement. State attorneys general may also bring actions for injunctive relief on behalf of injured States or citizens.

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Dalilah’s Law Act

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

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This bill prohibits non-citizens with specific immigration statuses from using commercial driver's licenses in interstate or foreign commerce, and penalizes violations with fines, imprisonment, and potential civil actions.
State agencies are required to verify applicants' immigration status through E-Verify or similar programs before issuing commercial driver's licenses.
The bill expands the list of aggravating factors considered in death penalty cases to include instances where an illegal alien uses a commercial driver's license and modifies immigration laws to deny entry or admissibility to individuals convicted of related offenses.

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