VARIANCE Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-14T14:18:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2108 VARIANCE 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.

7/14/2025, 2:18 PM

Summary of Bill S 2108

This bill, designated as S. 2108 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 18, 2025, aims to modify title 23 of the United States Code to create a variance in axle weight limits for specific commercial motor vehicles that transport dry bulk goods. The bill states its intent to address this issue along with other purposes outlined within the legislative text.

Congressional Summary of S 2108

Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act or the VARIANCE Act

This bill allows commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to operate on the Interstate Highway System with up to 110% of the maximum authorized weight on any axle or axle group.

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Current Status of Bill S 2108

Bill S 2108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2025. Bill S 2108 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2025. Bill S 2108's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2108

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2108

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2108

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight variance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2108

Pete Ricketts

NebraskaRepublican

Adam B. Schiff

CaliforniaDemocrat

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