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Motor carriers
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88 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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DEF Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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BUILD America 250 Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.
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Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2424, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798-6799; text: CR 5/14/2025 S2930)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
- H.J.Res. 87 (119th) Jun 12, 2025
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1606-1607)
- H.R. 758 (119th) Mar 4, 2025
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Sarah Keys Evans Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Trailer Safety Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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CARS Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 789.
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Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 761.
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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 765.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act
Became Public Law No: 118-156.
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LICENSE Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
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A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936; text: CR S6914-6915)
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Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 652.
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To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 634.
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Supply Chain Improvement Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.
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Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
- H.R. 8371 (118th) Nov 19, 2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Received in the Senate.
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Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-95.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Trailer Safety Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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VETT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 287.
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REAL Trucking Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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A resolution designating November 26, 2023, as "Drive Safer Sunday".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5553)
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Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5461)
- H.R. 4820 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4820 would be postponed.
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Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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California Clean School Bus Equity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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A resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4685-4686)
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Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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PETSAFE Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Trucking Workforce Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.
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Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- S.J.Res. 11 (118th) Jun 22, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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No Desire for Streetcars Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Trucker Bathroom Access Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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LICENSE Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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BIDIRECTIONAL Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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BIDIRECTIONAL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sarah Keys Evans Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1133)
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Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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