Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act

This bill exempts from federal-aid highway vehicle weight limitations a vehicle operating on U.S. Route 83 or Interstate Route 2 in the state of Texas.

Bill 117 HR 3935, also known as the Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act, aims to promote and facilitate agricultural commerce in the United States. The bill focuses on streamlining regulations and processes that may hinder the growth and success of agricultural businesses.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will work to identify and address barriers to agricultural commerce. This task force will be made up of representatives from various government agencies, as well as stakeholders from the agricultural industry.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve access to markets for agricultural products, both domestically and internationally. This includes measures to reduce trade barriers and increase market access for American farmers and ranchers. The Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in regulating agricultural commerce. This will help to ensure that regulations are consistent and do not create unnecessary burdens for agricultural businesses. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 3935 is to support the growth and success of the agricultural industry in the United States by promoting a more efficient and effective regulatory environment for agricultural commerce.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 3935

Introduced on
2021-06-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/16/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act

This bill exempts from federal-aid highway vehicle weight limitations a vehicle operating on U.S. Route 83 or Interstate Route 2 in the state of Texas.

Bill 117 HR 3935, also known as the Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act, aims to promote and facilitate agricultural commerce in the United States. The bill focuses on streamlining regulations and processes that may hinder the growth and success of agricultural businesses.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will work to identify and address barriers to agricultural commerce. This task force will be made up of representatives from various government agencies, as well as stakeholders from the agricultural industry.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve access to markets for agricultural products, both domestically and internationally. This includes measures to reduce trade barriers and increase market access for American farmers and ranchers. The Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in regulating agricultural commerce. This will help to ensure that regulations are consistent and do not create unnecessary burdens for agricultural businesses. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 3935 is to support the growth and success of the agricultural industry in the United States by promoting a more efficient and effective regulatory environment for agricultural commerce.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the exception from requirements for the operation of vehicles on certain highways in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/7/2022

Promoting Agricultural Commerce Act

This bill exempts from federal-aid highway vehicle weight limitations a vehicle operating on U.S. Route 83 or Interstate Route 2 in the state of Texas.


Latest Action6/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.