BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The eyes of the nation focused for a time Tuesday night on a Bakersfield family that was honored during President Trumps State of the Union address.
The President went on to call for a new piece of legislation he’s dubbed “Dalilah’s Law” in honor of the young girl who was severely injured after a big rig crashed into her car in 2024.
The driver of the truck was an undocumented immigrant.
The new bill is aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who are driving commercial vehicles.
7-year-old Dalilah Coleman and her family have been meeting senators, representatives and secretaries alike in their trip to the nation’s capitol.
On Thursday, the family sat down with Bakersfield Congressman Vince Fong, who posted pictures of their meeting.
According to Fong, he is co-sponsoring Dalilah’s bill in the house indicating his support for the new measure.
The Colemans and Congressman Fong also discussed living in Bakersfield, passed around toys and games, and discussed Dalilah’s tragic incident.
It is unclear when a vote on the bill will take place.
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