We have received text from H.R. 7793: The Dalilah Law. This bill was received on 2026-03-04, and currently has 2 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as "The Dalilah Law," proposes several restrictions regarding the issuance of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in the United States. The main provisions of the bill are outlined as follows:
1. Eligibility for Commercial Driver’s Licenses
The bill determines who is eligible to obtain a commercial driver's license. It states that only the following individuals can receive a CDL:
- Citizens of the United States
- Lawful permanent residents
- Holders of specific nonimmigrant work visas as defined under U.S. immigration law.
2. Prohibition on Issuance of Licenses
The bill prohibits states from issuing CDLs to individuals who do not meet the above criteria. If a state issues a CDL to someone not eligible, that license may be subject to revocation.
3. Recertification Requirements
States will be required to recertify all individuals who hold a current CDL within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This recertification process will include:
- Verification of the individual’s citizenship or residency status.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Passing all relevant examinations for the CDL.
4. Penalties for Noncompliance
The bill establishes that states that do not comply with the recertification process or continue to issue licenses contrary to the law will face penalties, including the withholding of federal funding designated for highways and transportation projects.
5. Disqualification for Unauthorized Operation
Individuals caught operating a commercial motor vehicle without being eligible (i.e., without the necessary citizenship, residency, or visa status) will be disqualified from operating such vehicles for life. Exceptions are provided for certain nonimmigrant visa holders under specific conditions.
6. Funding Provisions
The bill outlines that federal funding will be withheld from states that fail to meet the recertification deadlines or have issued CDLs to ineligible individuals. This includes:
- Withholding funds for failure to complete recertifications.
- Withholding funds for failure to revoke licenses that were improperly issued.
- Withholding funds for failure to verify the eligibility status of applicants.
7. Language and Examination Requirements
The bill mandates that all examinations required for CDLs be conducted in English, and it disallows the issuance of CDLs to individuals who are not proficient in the English language.
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Representative Erin Houchin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Erin Houchin:
- H.R.8009: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and to require risk-sharing payments of institutions of higher education.
- H.R.7890: Science of Reading Act of 2026
- H.R.7875: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for providing services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction.
- H.R.7793: The Dalilah Law
- H.R.6750: To codify Executive Order 14388 (relating to improving our Nation through better design).
- H.R.6749: Eliminating Information Silos Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Erin Houchin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Houchin.
Representative Erin Houchin Net Worth
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Houchin has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Erin Houchin's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Houchin.
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