Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:21:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2547 Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2547

Bill 115 hr 2547, also known as the Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017, aims to provide more job opportunities for veterans in the trucking industry. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2017.

The main provisions of the bill include expanding the eligibility criteria for veterans to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) by allowing them to use their military experience in lieu of certain CDL requirements. This would make it easier for veterans with experience driving military vehicles to transition into civilian trucking jobs.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the process for veterans to obtain a CDL by requiring the Department of Transportation to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a standardized CDL testing process for veterans. This would help eliminate unnecessary barriers for veterans seeking employment in the trucking industry. Overall, the Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 aims to support veterans in finding meaningful employment in the trucking industry by recognizing their valuable skills and experience gained during their military service.

Current Status of Bill HR 2547

Bill HR 2547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2017. Bill HR 2547 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2017. Bill HR 2547's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 27, 2017