T&I Committee Approves Dalilah’s Law
On March 18, 2026, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Dalilah’s Law, legislation led by Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer to strengthen Commercial Driver’s License requirements in the United States, ensure commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are properly trained and meet safety standards, require CMV drivers to be able to read and understand the English language and more. The Committee approved the bill by a vote of 35 to 26. Dalilah’s Law is named in honor of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old who was struck and severely injured by a non-qualified semi-truck driver.
“Today we’re one step closer to safer roads for Dalilah Coleman, her family, and all Americans,” said Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), the lead sponsor of the legislation. “Ensuring each truck driver is qualified and legally operating will protect the public from these tragic, yet preventable accidents. I want to thank Chairman Graves, Secretary Duffy, and my colleagues for their support and swift action in advancing this critical legislation. I look forward to working to get this bill through the House and Senate to answer President Trump’s call to restore public trust on our roadways.”
