We have received text from H.R. 7758: The Dalilah Law. This bill was received on 2026-03-03, and currently has 7 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as The Dalilah Law, proposes changes to the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in the United States. Here are the key points:
1. Eligibility for CDLs
The bill would prohibit the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to:
- Individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
- Individuals who are not lawful permanent residents.
- Individuals who do not hold certain types of work visas as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The bill specifies that certain nonimmigrant visa holders will be eligible to apply for CDLs if they possess valid, unexpired visas.
2. Definitions
The bill includes definitions for several key terms:
- Commercial driver’s license: A license required to operate commercial motor vehicles.
- Commercial motor vehicle: Any vehicle used for commercial purposes, as defined in existing federal law.
- Covered examination: Tests required for obtaining or renewing a CDL, including knowledge and skills tests.
- Covered funding: Federal funding provided to states for transportation projects.
3. Disqualifications
The bill mandates disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life for individuals who do so without being a citizen, lawful permanent resident, or holding a qualifying nonimmigrant visa.
4. Recertification Requirements
States must require individuals currently holding CDLs to be recertified within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. This recertification would require:
- Verification of citizenship, lawful residency, or valid nonimmigrant visa status.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Passing all required examinations in English.
Failure to successfully complete the recertification process could lead to the revocation of their CDL.
5. Funding Implications
States that fail to meet the recertification requirements or continue to issue CDLs to ineligible individuals risk losing federal transportation funding. This could include:
- Withholding funds for not completing recertifications.
- Withholding funds for failing to revoke ineligible licenses.
- Withholding for failures in status verification or English proficiency requirements.
6. Implementation Timeline
The recertification process must begin within 180 days after the enactment of the bill. Additionally, the bill lays out consequences for states that do not comply with the new requirements regarding CDLs.
Relevant Companies
- CMI (Cummins Inc.): May be impacted due to its involvement in truck manufacturing and the supply chain that relies on CDLs for freight operations.
- FDX (FedEx Corporation): May face operational impacts as a major freight and logistics company dependent on commercial drivers.
- UPS (United Parcel Service): Similar to FedEx, as a key player in the logistics sector, it may need to adjust its workforce and licensing requirements due to this legislation.
Representative Andy Barr Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Andy Barr:
- H.R.7897: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income compensation received in connection with inactive-duty training.
- H.R.7759: Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
- H.R.7758: The Dalilah Law
- H.R.7644: Millennium Challenge Corporation Strategic Modernization Act
- H.R.7588: Eliminating Fraud in the CFPB’s Complaint Database Act
- H.R.7485: Taiwan SOS Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Representative Andy Barr on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Barr.
Representative Andy Barr Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Andy Barr is worth $1.9M, as of March 18th, 2026. This is the 259th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Barr has approximately $508.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Andy Barr's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Barr.
2026 Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $11,731,340 of spending in Kentucky's 6th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $249,328 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($213,416)
- CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION ($35,912)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Kentucky's 6th congressional district election.
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