US HB3739 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-6)
Status: Introduced on October 9 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-10-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 9 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-10-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act This bill authorizes a qualified Department of Veterans Affairs physician to perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial motor vehicles. Such an operator is a veteran who is enrolled in the veterans' health care system and had a valid medical certificate prior to May 21, 2014. The certification shall include a statement that the physical condition of the operator is adequate to enable such operator to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.
Title
Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act
Sponsors
Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] | Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN] | Rep. Reid Ribble [R-WI] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] |
Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY] | Rep. Julia Brownley [D-CA] | Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA] | Rep. Eric Crawford [R-AR] |
Rep. Jeff Denham [R-CA] | Rep. Richard Hanna [R-NY] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX] |
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D-AZ] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Ryan Zinke [R-MT] | Rep. Brad Ashford [D-NE] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-10-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
2015-10-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2015-10-09 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB22 (Related) 2015-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 114-94. (TXT | PDF)
HB3763 (Related) 2015-10-29 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
HB3763 (Related) 2015-10-29 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
Subjects
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Motor carriers
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Worker safety and health
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Motor carriers
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3739/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr3739/BILLS-114hr3739ih.pdf |