Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) is rallying support for House Resolution 7793, which is also known as "Delilah’s law."
If signed into law, the legislation would prohibit states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
"Delilah's Law" is named after Delilah Coleman, a young girl who was critically injured in a 2024 crash involving a semi-truck driven by an undocumented immigrant.
Rep. Collins met with Delilah and her family and expressed pride in championing the law. He discussed how Delilah’s story has become all too common, warning that it’s now time to put safety first.
I am proud to champion Dalilah’s Law.
Dalilah’s story is becoming all too common in our nation. One tragic crash by an unqualified driver changed a little girl’s life forever. Our families are at stake every day on our own roads.
It’s time to pass Dalilah’s Law and put safety… pic.twitter.com/nqEw3FmBg3
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) March 18, 2026
Rep. Collins defended the bill after Democrats labeled it ‘xenophobic’ and downplayed Delilah’s story. He reasserted the common-sense nature of the bill and reiterated what’s at stake if it isn’t swiftly passed.
Yesterday, Democrats called Dalilah’s Law xenophobic and downplayed her story in front of Dalilah and her family.
Years ago, Dalilah’s Law would have passed with unanimous consent. Now, all Democrats in Transportation and Infrastructure’s markup voted against it.
We won’t let… pic.twitter.com/BShVmMVEjo
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) March 19, 2026
The Bill and its Provisions
The bill received fresh attention after it was highlighted by President Donald Trump during his 2026 State of the Union address, in which he called for its passage.
If enacted, it would significantly change national trucking and licensing standards.
First, states would be barred from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) to non-citizens, temporary residents, or anyone without a specific work visa.
States would also be required to audit and revoke all existing CDLs held by individuals who do not meet these new criteria. All CDL testing must also be held in English to ensure that drivers can understand American road signs and communicate with law enforcement.
Within 180 days of enactment, the bill also requires all current CDL holders, regardless of status, to recertify their eligibility. If found to be violating the new criteria, the driver will receive a lifetime disqualification.
