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, H-2a, or H-2b visa categories). The bill requires states to recertify all current CDL holders within 180 days of enactment to verify their citizenship or visa status, and mandates that individuals be proficient in English and pass all licensing exams in English. Anyone caught operating a commercial motor vehicle without proper authorization faces permanent disqualification. States that fail to comply with the recertification requirements, revoke ineligible licenses, verify applicant status, or administer exams only in English will lose all federal transportation and infrastructure funding—a broad financial penalty designed to enforce compliance. This bill directly affects truck drivers and commercial operators across the country, as well as state transportation agencies responsible for issuing and managing these licenses.
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