3.0.0 1393 2023-09-05T16:12:35Z 2023-09-05T16:12:35Z Senate S 2017-06-21 115 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing Legislative interest 2018-09-13T14:58:00Z Legislative interest 2018-05-15T14:56:00Z sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2017-08-03T16:29:41Z Markup by 2017-06-29T13:00:00Z Referred to 2017-06-21T19:21:31Z S. Rept. 115-161 ADVANCE Act 115 2258 HR 2017-06-27 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill House Related bill CRS Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 115 2547 HR 2017-06-27 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS ADVANCE Act 115 1396 S 2017-06-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2018-01-08 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2018-01-08 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2017-12-27 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2017-12-27 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2017-12-21 14:20:10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2017-12-21 14:20:09 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 706). (text: CR 12/19/2017 H10215-10216) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 706 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll706.xml House 115 2017-12-21T19:20:09Z 1 2017-12-21 14:20:09 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 706).(text: CR 12/19/2017 H10215-10216) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 706 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll706.xml House 115 2017-12-21T19:20:09Z 1 2017-12-21 14:11:59 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10360-10361) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-12-19 14:50:54 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2017-12-19 14:38:34 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-12-19 14:38:33 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10215-10217) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-12-19 14:38:20 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2017-09-19 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161. Floor 2017-09-19 By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161. Committee 14900 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2017-09-18 16:35:16 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2017-09-18 14:03:24 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2017-09-18 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2017-09-14 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771) Floor 2017-09-14 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2017-08-03 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202. Calendars 2017-08-03 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report. Committee 2017-08-03 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2017-06-29 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2017-06-21 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3688) IntroReferral 2017-06-21 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress C001056 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] John Cornyn R TX N W000817 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Elizabeth Warren D MA A. 2017-06-21 True T000476 Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] Thomas Tillis R NC Roland 2017-06-21 True N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2017-06-22 False D000622 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Tammy Duckworth D IL 2017-06-22 False T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. 2017-06-26 False H001076 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] Maggie Hassan D NH 2017-06-27 False I000024 Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] Jim Inhofe R OK 2017-06-28 False S001181 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Jeanne Shaheen D NH 2017-06-28 False S001198 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Dan Sullivan R AK 2017-06-29 False B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2017-06-29 False K000383 Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] Angus King I ME S. 2017-07-20 False 2017-07-17T15:01:24Z S. 1393, Jobs For Our Heroes Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52927 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on June 29, 2017 Public Law 115-105 Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Affairs Health personnel Licensing and registrations Medical tests and diagnostic methods Military personnel and dependents Motor carriers Motor vehicles National Guard and reserves Transportation employees Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Worker safety and health Transportation and Public Works 00 2017-06-21 Introduced in Senate 2018-03-23T20:58:25Z
Jobs for Our Heroes Act

This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

]]> 80 2017-08-03 Reported to Senate without amendment 2018-03-23T20:55:22Z Jobs for Our Heroes Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

(Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

]]> 82 2017-09-14 Passed Senate without amendment 2018-03-23T20:57:01Z Jobs for Our Heroes Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

(Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

]]> 81 2017-12-21 Passed House without amendment 2018-03-23T20:54:08Z Jobs for Our Heroes Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

(Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

]]> 49 2018-01-08 Public Law 2018-03-23T20:50:01Z
Jobs for Our Heroes Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

(Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

]]> Jobs for Our Heroes Act Display Title Jobs for Our Heroes Act Official Title as Introduced A bill to streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver's licenses. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Passed House Jobs for Our Heroes Act H House Short Titles as Introduced Jobs for Our Heroes Act Short Titles as Enacted Jobs for Our Heroes Act Short Titles as Passed Senate Jobs for Our Heroes Act S Senate Short Titles as Reported to Senate Jobs for Our Heroes Act S Senate Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s1393enr/xml/BILLS-115s1393enr.xml Engrossed in Senate 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s1393es/xml/BILLS-115s1393es.xml Reported to Senate 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s1393rs/xml/BILLS-115s1393rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s1393is/xml/BILLS-115s1393is.xml 2018-01-09T04:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ105/uslm/PLAW-115publ105.xml Public Law 2018-01-08 Signed by President. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.