H.R. 7793In committeeImmigration
Bill would bar non-citizen commercial driver's licenses and require English tests
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7793 would restrict CDLs to citizens, green card holders, and select visa holders, and strip federal funding from states that don't comply.55-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7793 would prohibit states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, or a holder of certain temporary work visas. All CDL tests would be required to be given in English, and applicants would have to demonstrate English proficiency. People who currently hold a CDL would have 180 days to recertify under the new immigration and English requirements or lose their license.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects non-citizen commercial drivers currently working or seeking work as truck drivers, bus drivers, or in other commercial driving roles. It also affects trucking and transportation employers, who would have a smaller pool of eligible drivers, and state governments, which must update their licensing processes to remain compliant.
Why does it matter?
States that do not follow the new rules would lose federal transportation funding. Anyone who drives a commercial vehicle without meeting the requirements would be permanently banned from ever holding a CDL.
What does it cost, and who pays?
States risk losing federal transportation funding if they do not update their licensing processes to comply with the bill's requirements.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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- House Committee Approves 'Dalilah's Law' to Ban Trucking Licenses for Illegals
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Official title
The Dalilah Law
- Introduced:
- March 4, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 5, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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