Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

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Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

This bill authorizes a qualified Department of Veterans Affairs physician to perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial motor vehicles. Such an operator is a veteran who is enrolled in the veterans' health care system and had a valid medical certificate prior to May 21, 2014.

The certification shall include a statement that the physical condition of the operator is adequate to enable such operator to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 3739

Introduced on
2015-10-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/9/2015

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

This bill authorizes a qualified Department of Veterans Affairs physician to perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial motor vehicles. Such an operator is a veteran who is enrolled in the veterans' health care system and had a valid medical certificate prior to May 21, 2014.

The certification shall include a statement that the physical condition of the operator is adequate to enable such operator to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for qualified physicians to perform a medical certification for an operator of a commercial motor vehicle who is a veteran, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
Health personnel•
Licensing and registrations•
Medical tests and diagnostic methods•
Motor carriers•
Transportation employees•
Worker safety and health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/10/2016

Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

This bill authorizes a qualified Department of Veterans Affairs physician to perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with m...


Latest Action10/13/2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.