H.R. 10897: Sami's Law
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-4)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Oct. 22, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Oct. 22, 2026)
Sami’s Law
This bill prohibits transportation network companies from contracting or partnering with drivers who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens granted employment authorization by the Department of Homeland Security, and requires companies to verify the immigration and employment authorization status of prospective drivers and continuously monitor their immigration status. "Verification" is simply the I-9 process, not E-Verify.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3) (Oct. 22, 2026)