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HR 3889 115th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Licensing and registrations Motor carriers Transportation employees Transportation safety and security

WHEEL Act

Introduced: September 28, 2017 Introduced by: Tenney, Claudia Republican · New York See on congress.gov
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Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor Act or the WHEEL Act

This bill amends the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to modify the definition of "covered driver" for purposes of a commercial driver pilot program to mean an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 who: (1) holds a valid commercial driver's license; (2) has a driving record without citations, violations, or other safety infractions; and (3) has received a certification of completion of a training program or similar qualification demonstrating skill and aptitude with respect to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. (Current law limits participation to individuals between such ages who are members or former members of the Armed Forces or reserve components, and who are qualified in a Military Occupational Specialty to operate a commercial motor vehicle or similar vehicle.)

    What's happening now September 29, 2017

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

     Committees of jurisdiction 2
     Cosponsors 4
    All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3