Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

House Bill 3739 - Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:29:40Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3739 Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3739

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3739

Bill HR 3739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 9, 2015. Bill HR 3739 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on October 9, 2015. Bill HR 3739's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of October 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3739

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3739

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Health personnel

- Licensing and registrations

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Motor carriers

- Transportation employees

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3739

Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

To 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.

Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act