DRIVE Act

Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act or the DRIVE Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing any rule or regulation to require vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and are operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The FMCSA issued an advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on this subject on May 4, 2022.

The DRIVE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3039, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that focuses on transportation infrastructure and funding. The bill aims to provide long-term funding for surface transportation projects, such as highways, bridges, and public transportation systems.

One of the key provisions of the DRIVE Act is the establishment of a new formula-based grant program that would allocate funding to states based on their transportation needs. This program would provide states with more flexibility in how they use federal transportation funds, allowing them to prioritize projects that are most important to their communities.

Additionally, the DRIVE Act includes provisions to streamline the environmental review process for transportation projects, in order to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure. The bill also includes measures to improve road safety, such as funding for highway safety programs and initiatives to reduce traffic congestion. Overall, the DRIVE Act aims to address the growing infrastructure needs of the United States and ensure that transportation systems are safe, efficient, and reliable for all Americans. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards modernizing the nation's transportation infrastructure.