House committee to debate Dalilah's Law

House committee to debate Dalilah's Law

It was less than a month ago when President Donald Trump called for the passage of Dalilah’s Law during his State of the Union address. But efforts to pass the bill, which would tighten CDL standards, are already gaining steam. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., unveiled an amended version of HR5688 – now referred to as Dalilah’s Law – on Monday, March 16. The bill aims to ensure that CDL holders are properly trained and meet safety standards, including…

Dalilah’s Law amendment seeks to make English proficiency a CDL requirement

A congressional committee is set to take up the proposal on Wednesday.

Trucking groups rally behind "Dalilah’s Law" CDL restrictions

WASHINGTON — Trucking groups are rallying behind “Dalilah’s Law” a proposed legislation aimed at prohibiting states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. Introduced by Senator Jim Banks, the law would enforce restrictions by threatening to revoke U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funding for non-compliant states. “Too many people have been hurt,” Banks said. “Too many have been killed. Americans are…

Congress considers 'Dalilah’s Law' to strengthen CDL standards and fight 'shady' brokers

This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider legislation to strengthen citizenship and language requirements for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers in support of previous efforts made by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). On March 16, Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) released updated text for H.R. 5688 or Dalilah’s Law, ahead of a planned mark up session in the House Transportation and Infrastructure …