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Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act

2/12/2026, 3:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7261

H.R. 7261, introduced in the 119th Congress on January 27, 2026, aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code concerning employment screening in the motor carrier industry and other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7261

Bill HR 7261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2026. Bill HR 7261 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2026.  Bill HR 7261's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of January 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7261

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7261

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7261

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment screening for the motor carrier industry, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment screening for the motor carrier industry, and for other purposes.

Comments

Grant Cross profile image

Grant Cross

662

1 month ago

Can't believe they're actually trying to pass this crap. It's gonna be a disaster in the long run.

Kelsey Williford profile image

Kelsey Williford

686

1 month ago

I don't think this bill is good for us. It will make it harder for truck drivers to get jobs and make it more expensive for companies to hire them. This bill is not fair to hardworking Americans who rely on the trucking industry for their livelihoods. Did you know that this bill could lead to more accidents on the road? It's a dangerous situation that we need to avoid.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7261

Tracey Mann
Tracey Mann
KansasRepublican
Derek Schmidt
Derek Schmidt
KansasIndependent
Sharice Davids
Sharice Davids
KansasDemocrat
Daniel Meuser
Daniel Meuser
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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