Statements of Support for Dalilah’s Law
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy:
"I’m grateful to our strong House Republican leadership for putting Americans first. Representative Rouzer’s bill, Dalilah’s Law, codifies a simple premise: no English, no license. Unqualified and unvetted foreigners have no business getting behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle and killing innocent American families. President Trump was clear: pass Dalilah’s Law and safeguard American roads.”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA):
“Under no circumstances should illegal aliens – especially those who cannot read or speak English – be issued licenses to operate 18-wheelers or large commercial vehicles. Because of Democrats’ border catastrophe, countless American lives have been lost and many more have been threatened at the hands of criminal illegal aliens. Accidents like the one that nearly took Dalilah Coleman’s life should never have happened, and under Dalilah’s Law, House Republicans are working to ensure no other American citizen is harmed by illegal alien truck drivers. I’m grateful to Chairman Graves, Chairman Rouzer, and the entire Committee for moving swiftly to mark up this important legislation.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA):
“The illegal alien who hit Dalilah Coleman and her family while operating an 18-wheeler – leaving them with severe, life-changing injuries – should have never been allowed to drive a semi-truck and put American lives at risk. Dalilah’s Law is common sense: if you are in this country illegally or you cannot understand English and read America’s road signs, you should not have a commercial driver’s license. I’m pleased to see this legislation move through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and look forward to bringing it to the House Floor soon. House Republicans are answering President Trump’s call to action and enhancing public safety by ensuring the only people driving on America’s roads are those qualified to.”
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN):
“Illegal aliens and radical Democrats in sanctuary states like Minnesota are abusing the CDL system, and innocent Americans have paid the price with their lives. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, Chairman Graves, and Congressman Rouzer, Dalilah’s Law will keep our roads safe by ensuring CDLs are for U.S. citizens and qualified operators only.”
Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI):
“Five-year-old Dalilah Coleman’s life changed because an illegal got behind the wheel of a semi-truck and struck her family’s vehicle. It should have never happened, and if Dalilah’s Law is signed into law, it never will again. American families deserve safe roads, something House Republicans are fighting to deliver despite widespread and disgusting Democrat opposition.”
Letters and statements of support for Dalilah’s Law from trucking organizations include:
“CVTA represents the nation's leading providers of commercial driver training. Our member schools are responsible for preparing the next generation of professional truck drivers—men and women who will operate 80,000-pound vehicles alongside American families every day. The integrity of the Commercial Driver’s License system is not an abstract policy concern for our members. It is the foundation on which their businesses, their students’ careers, and the safety of the traveling public all depend. Dalilah's Law addresses gaps in the CDL system that CVTA members have long recognized as threats to both highway safety and the credibility of professional driver training.”
Letter from Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) (read the full letter from CVTA here)
“We write in strong support of the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute for H.R 5688, Dalilah’s Law. This legislation closes loopholes that have allowed unqualified individuals to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) through the “non-domiciled” CDL program and ensures full enforcement of English Language Proficiency standards for professional truck drivers, among other improvements. As the largest national organization representing small-business truckers and professional drivers, this legislation would help improve highway safety for our members making their living behind the wheel of a truck.”
Letter from Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Inc. (read the full letter from OOIDA here)
“The markup of Dalilah’s Law by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee marks an important step toward strengthening highway safety and protecting the integrity of our nation’s supply chain. By addressing the use of foreign dispatch services, safety standards for commercial drivers, and strengthening accountability for motor carriers, this legislation takes meaningful action to protect the traveling public and the supply chain that powers our economy. TIA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress to advance policies that enhance highway safety and secure America’s supply chain.”
Statement from Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) President & CEO Chris Burroughs
“America’s trucking industry strongly supports Dalilah’s Law and the effort to strengthen the integrity of the commercial driver’s license system. We appreciate the leadership of Secretary Duffy, Administrator Barrs, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in answering the President’s call during the State of the Union Address to strengthen roadway safety. Ensuring that commercial drivers are properly trained, tested, and qualified is essential to protecting the motoring public and the professional truck drivers who safely move America’s freight every day. By reinforcing accountability and consistent enforcement in the CDL system, this legislation helps remove bad actors from the road while supporting the overwhelming majority of drivers and carriers who operate safely and by the book. We look forward to working with Congress and the Administration as Dalilah’s Law advances through the legislative process.”
Statement signed by:
American Trucking Associations
Truckload Carriers Association
National Tank Truck Carriers
Alabama Trucking Association
Alaska Trucking Association
Arizona Trucking Association
Arkansas Trucking Association
Colorado Motor Carriers Association
Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Florida Trucking Association
Georgia Trucking Association
Hawaii Transportation Association
Idaho Trucking Association
Illinois Trucking Association
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Iowa Motor Truck Association
Kansas Motor Carriers Association
Kentucky Trucking Association
Louisiana Motor Transport Association
Maine Motor Transport Association
Maryland Motor Truck Association
Trucking Association of Massachusetts
Michigan Trucking Association
Minnesota Trucking Association
Mississippi Trucking Association
Missouri Trucking Association
Montana Trucking Association
Nebraska Trucking Association
Nevada Trucking Association
New Hampshire Motor Truck Association
New Jersey Motor Truck Association
New Mexico Trucking Association
Trucking Association of New York
North Carolina Trucking Association
North Dakota Motor Carriers Association
Ohio Truck Association
Oklahoma Trucking Association
Oregon Trucking Associations
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Rhode Island Trucking Association
South Carolina Trucking Association
South Dakota Trucking Association
Tennessee Trucking Association
Texas Trucking Association
Utah Trucking Association
Vermont Truck & Bus Association
Virginia Trucking Association
Washington Trucking Associations
West Virginia Trucking Association
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Wyoming Trucking Association
Additionally, a statement of support from American Truckers United is posted here.
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