S. 3917: The Dalilah Law


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Feb. 25, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Feb. 25, 2026)

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The Dalilah Law

This bill prohibits states from issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens and any individual who is not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or holder of an E-2, H-2A, or H-2B visa. Furthermore, it requires states to verify the legal immigration status and English proficiency of all current CDL holders within 180 days or face the withdrawal of federal funding.

Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) (Feb. 25, 2026)

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) (Feb. 25, 2026)

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) (Feb. 25, 2026)

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) (Feb. 26, 2026)

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) (Feb. 26, 2026)

Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) (March 3, 2026)

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) (March 24, 2026)

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