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S. 1393 115th Congress Senate

Jobs for Our Heroes Act

Official title: A bill to streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver's licenses.

Introduced: June 21, 2017 Introduced by: John Cornyn Republican · Texas 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 methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesTransportation employeesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWorker safety and health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 8, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-105.
Jan 8, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2017
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 706). (text: CR 12/19/2017 H10215-10216)
Dec 21, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10360-10361)
Dec 19, 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.
Dec 19, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.
Dec 19, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10215-10217)
Dec 19, 2017
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 19, 2017
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161.
Sep 18, 2017
Held at the desk.
Sep 18, 2017
Received in the House.
Sep 18, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 14, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)
Sep 14, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)
Aug 3, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.
Aug 3, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 29, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 21, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3688)
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 21, 2017 House · vote #706 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 418–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 8, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-105.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jobs for Our Heroes Act

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 by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2258 ADVANCE Act
  • HR 2547 Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017
  • S 1396 ADVANCE Act
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 5 Republican 3 Independent 1
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jul 20, 2017
 D
Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jun 29, 2017
 R
Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Jun 29, 2017
 D
Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jun 28, 2017
 D
Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jun 27, 2017
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 26, 2017
 D
Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jun 22, 2017
 R
Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Jun 21, 2017
 D
Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2017
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