S. 1393 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Jobs for Our Heroes Act
S. 1393 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jun 21, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 115-105
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 14, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2017 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Jobs for Our Heroes ActHouse · Dec 21, 2017
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- S. 496: A bill to repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit…
- H.J.Res. 76: Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of…
- S. 810: A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri…
- S. 1536: Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
- S. 1532: No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act
- H.R. 5729: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
- H.R. 6414: To amend title 23, United States Code, to extend the deadline for promulgation of regulations…
- H.R. 6897: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II
- H.R. 302: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
- S. 1668: A bill to rename a waterway in the State of New York as the "Joseph Sanford Jr. Channel".
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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