September 15, 2026  :  2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

"Commercial driver’s license standards are in place for a reason: to ensure that only those qualified to drive a truck are allowed to do so." — Rep. David Rouzer

Dalilah’s Law has gained strong attention across the trucking industry since advancing through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this year. Named for a young girl seriously injured in a 2024 multi-vehicle crash, the bill would strengthen English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers and raise CDL standards nationwide.

Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.), the bill’s lead sponsor, joins Seth Clevenger to discuss the push behind the legislation, the case for stronger CDL and ELP standards, and what it could mean for trucking and roadway safety.

Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.)

David Rouzer represents North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District. Elected to the United States Congress in 2014, Rep. Rouzer is in his 6th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Rep. Rouzer serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and serves as a member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. 

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