[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H1484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REQUESTING MOTOR CARRIER EXEMPTION

  (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, it has been a frigid winter in the 
Hoosier State. Subzero temperatures and arctic conditions have forced 
school closings, travel bans, and challenges for the business 
community. The demand for propane and home heating fuel is at an all-
time high.
  As a result, Federal officials declared a state of emergency for the 
Midwest, lifting hours of service limitations for motor carriers to 
ensure consumers can steadily receive home heating fuel. But this 
waiver only remains in effect until February 11, 2014.
  Today, I led a letter with Hoosier lawmakers to the U.S. Department 
of Transportation requesting that the emergency exemption be extended. 
Winter weather is unpredictable, but if we are ready to act, we can 
alleviate this stress for our families. This simple extension is a 
commonsense way to provide some much-needed relief for Hoosiers as we 
weather this harsh winter.

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