U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) on Tuesday introduced the House companion bill to the Dalilah Law, legislation that would bar states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal aliens as a condition of receiving federal Department of Transportation funding.
The legislation is named for Dalilah Coleman, who was critically injured in a 2024 collision involving a commercial truck driven by an illegal immigrant.
Rep. Barr’s bill, H.R. 7758, was introduced along with four Republican original cosponsors, including U.S. Reps. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Buddy Carter (R-GA).
The Senate version of the bill was introduced by U.S. Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) following a call to action from President Donald Trump during his 2026 State of the Union address.
Rep. Barr’s office noted the issue was underscored by a recent U.S. Department of Transportation audit that found one in five non-domiciled CDLs were issued illegally in Illinois.
The Dalilah Law would require states to limit commercial driver’s licenses to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain temporary work visa holders. It would also mandate English-only CDL testing, require states to revoke CDLs previously issued to undocumented immigrants, and strengthen verification and recertification requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with eligibility and safety standards.
“Dalilah Coleman is one of too many Americans who have been injured or killed by an illegal operating our most dangerous vehicles unlawfully,” Rep. Barr said. “President Trump is 100% right that this needs to end, and I’ll lead the fight with Senator Banks to make sure this is done.”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also voiced support for the legislation, calling the injury to Coleman “a tragedy that could have been prevented” and pledging that DHS is working to remove dangerous illegal aliens from the country.