Federal Legislative Activities

Key Updates on Federal Legislative Issues

119th Congress

Mar. 6, 2026 Updates

Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced the Dalilah Law (H.R. 7758), companion to legislation by Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), which would restrict Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to lawful residents and certain work visa holders, require English-only CDL testing, and threaten federal highway funding for states that do not comply. H.R. 7758
Rep. Houchin (R-IN) also introduced the Dalilah Law as companion legislation to the bill introduced last week by Sen. Banks (R-IN). H.R. 7793 has two Republican cosponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As of now it’s unclear why two House companions have been introduced. H.R. 7793
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the Railway Safety Act (H.R. 7748), companion to legislation by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), which would impose a two-person crew requirement for most freight trains and expand federal rail safety rules for hazardous material shipments, track monitoring, and grade crossing studies. H.R. 7748