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S. 1393Became Law

Jobs for Our Heroes Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 8, 2018)


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.

What just happenedJan 8, 2018

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
11 cosponsors6 D4 R1 I
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  1. Jan 8, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 8, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Dec 27, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Dec 27, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Dec 21, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Dec 21, 2017FloorH37300

    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)

  7. Dec 21, 2017Floor8000

    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)

  8. Dec 21, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10360-10361)

  9. Dec 19, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  10. Dec 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.

  11. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10215-10217)

  12. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 19, 2017Floor

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Sep 19, 2017Committee14900

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Sep 18, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Sep 18, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Sep 18, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Sep 14, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)

  19. Sep 14, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)

  20. Aug 3, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.

  21. Aug 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Aug 3, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3688)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 8, 201849

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.

Passed House without amendmentDec 21, 201781

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 14, 201782

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.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 3, 201780

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.

Introduced in SenateJun 21, 2017

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.

Jobs for Our Heroes Act — Informed