The Dalilah Law prohibits states from issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to individuals unless they are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or holders of specific work visas (E-2 treaty investors, H-2A temporary agricultural workers, or H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers with valid, unexpired visas). The bill requires states to recertify all current CDL holders within 180 days of enactment to verify their immigration status and English proficiency, and to revoke licenses from those who fail recertification or are found ineligible. States must also ensure all CDL exams are administered in English only and that applicants demonstrate English language proficiency. The federal government will withhold all federal funding to any state that fails to meet these recertification and revocation deadlines or that issues CDLs to ineligible individuals after the law takes effect. Additionally, individuals operating commercial motor vehicles without proper citizenship, permanent residency, or qualifying work visa status will be permanently disqualified from operating commercial vehicles.
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