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Safe Routes Act of 2025
4/11/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2166
Bill 119 hr 2166, also known as the Logging Vehicle Weight Limitation Act, aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code in order to adjust the vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles. The bill seeks to address the specific needs of logging vehicles, which often carry heavy loads of timber and other materials.
The proposed changes in the bill would allow for an increase in the weight limitations for logging vehicles, in order to accommodate the unique requirements of the logging industry. This adjustment would help to ensure that logging vehicles can operate safely and efficiently while transporting their valuable cargo.
In addition to addressing vehicle weight limitations, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the logging industry. These additional measures are intended to support the logging industry and promote its continued growth and success. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2166 seeks to make necessary adjustments to vehicle weight limitations for logging vehicles, in order to better meet the needs of the logging industry. The bill aims to strike a balance between safety and efficiency, while also supporting the growth and success of the logging industry in the United States.
The proposed changes in the bill would allow for an increase in the weight limitations for logging vehicles, in order to accommodate the unique requirements of the logging industry. This adjustment would help to ensure that logging vehicles can operate safely and efficiently while transporting their valuable cargo.
In addition to addressing vehicle weight limitations, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the logging industry. These additional measures are intended to support the logging industry and promote its continued growth and success. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2166 seeks to make necessary adjustments to vehicle weight limitations for logging vehicles, in order to better meet the needs of the logging industry. The bill aims to strike a balance between safety and efficiency, while also supporting the growth and success of the logging industry in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 2166
Safe Routes Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to waive vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles, thus allowing logging vehicles to travel on interstate highways in certain circumstances.
The term covered logging vehicle means a vehicle that (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) is traveling a distance not greater than 150 air miles on interstate highways from origin to a storage or processing facility; and (3) meets state legal weight tolerances and vehicle configurations for transporting raw or unfinished forest products within the state boundaries in which the vehicle is operating.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2166
Bill HR 2166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2166 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2166's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of March 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2166
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2166
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2166
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes.
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes.
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