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H.R. 2547 115th Congress House

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

Official title: To expand the Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals who may qualify to perform physical examinations on eligible veterans and issue medical cert… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To expand the Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals who may qualify to perform physical examinations on eligible veterans and issue medical certificates required for operation of a commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 22, 2017 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth personnel
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Licensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesTransportation employeesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWorker safety and health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 26, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR H5143)
Jun 26, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5164-5165)
Jun 26, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 26, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2547.
Jun 26, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5144)
Jun 26, 2017
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.
Jun 23, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 24, 2017
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 18, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 26, 2017 House · vote #323 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 409–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 27, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Fast Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1393 Jobs for Our Heroes Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · May 23, 2017
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 22, 2017
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · May 18, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2547: Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2547/
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"H.R. 2547: Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2547/.
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H.R. 2547, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2547/.
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