Bill > S3917

This bill, known as "The Dalilah Law," aims to prohibit the issuance of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), which are licenses required to operate large or heavy vehicles, to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States, or who do not hold specific work visas. The bill amends existing law to require that applicants for CDLs must be citizens, lawful permanent residents, or nonimmigrants holding certain visas (specifically, E, H-2A, or H-2B visas) and possess a valid, unexpired visa. Furthermore, it mandates that individuals currently holding CDLs must recertify their status within 180 days of the law's enactment, proving they meet these citizenship or visa requirements and are proficient in English, with all required tests administered in English. States that fail to comply with these new requirements, including revoking licenses of ineligible individuals and properly verifying status and English proficiency, risk having federal funding withheld by the Secretary of Transportation. The bill also introduces a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for individuals who operate such vehicles in the U.S. without meeting these citizenship, residency, or specific visa requirements, with limited exceptions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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