H.R. 871 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 concerning the applicability of hours of service requirements to drivers operating commercial motor vehicles transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies.
H.R. 871 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 25, 2003, sponsored by Doug Bereuter with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Amends the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to remove from the Secretary of Transportation's authority to determine by rule whether an exemption is not in the public interest the current exemption of certain commercial motor vehicles transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies from maximum hours of service requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Bereuter (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines. (Feb 26, 2003)
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