S 1393
115th Congress
Senate
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military personnel and dependents
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
National Guard and reserves
Transportation employees
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Worker safety and health
Jobs for Our Heroes Act
Everywhere this bill has been
22 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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | House · vote #706 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 115-105.
Committees of jurisdiction
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