The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced Dalilah's Law (HR 7793) on a 35-26 party-line vote on March 18, sending to the full House a bill that would require English language proficiency for all commercial driver's license holders, mandate that states verify immigration status before issuing CDLs, and cut up to 12% of federal highway funds from noncompliant states, according to Commercial Carrier Journal. House Republican leadership has indicated a floor vote could come as early as this month.
Operator takeaway
If Dalilah's Law becomes law, every tow operator who hires CDL drivers — including owner-operators working as subcontractors — will need documented English proficiency verification and immigration status checks at hiring. Review your driver onboarding process now.