Foreign dispatch services pose a threat to the U.S. supply chain and national security. Thanks to TIA’s advocacy efforts with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Department of Transportation, Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688) passed out of committee which will improve safety standards for commercial drivers.
 

This legislation enhances highway safety protects the traveling public by:

• Banning certain foreign dispatch services from operating in the United States.
• Requiring motor carriers to certify that they do not use prohibited foreign dispatch services.
• Imposing a minimum civil penalty of $50,000 per violation on motor carriers that knowingly allow the use of such foreign dispatch services or submit false certifications.
• Making CDL tests English‑only and sets a national English proficiency standard.
• Narrowing CDLs to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific visa holders (E‑2, H‑2A, H‑2B).
• Requiring states to revoke non‑compliant licenses within 1 year of passage.
• Increasing federal funding penalties for states that fail to comply with CDL and English proficiency requirements, and 
• Strengthening driver disqualification, training, and employer responsibilities.

We are in a good position following passage out of committee, but we need your help to maintain momentum as we push to get this legislation passed out of the House of Representatives.
Please use this form to send a letter asking your member of Congress to support Dalilah’s Law. Personalized stories from constituents have the greatest impact on Congress, so we encourage you to personalize your letter with any stories you have about the importance of addressing safety standards for commercial drivers.