Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act

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.

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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3739

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Health personnelLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMotor carriersTransportation employeesWorker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3739

Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities ActTo 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
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