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Bill115th CongressFiled May 1, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2258

ADVANCE Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 26, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act

(Sec. 2) This 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 happenedJun 27, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31](D-CA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors7 D5 R
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  1. Jun 27, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jun 26, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 26, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 324). (text: CR H5146)

  4. Jun 26, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 324).(text: CR H5146)

  5. Jun 26, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5166-5167)

  6. Jun 26, 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.

  7. Jun 26, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2258.

  8. Jun 26, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5146-5147)

  9. Jun 26, 2017FloorH30300

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

  10. Jun 23, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

  11. Jun 23, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-189.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Jun 23, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-189.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. May 24, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. May 2, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  15. May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. May 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 26, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act

(Sec. 2) This 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 House with amendment(s)Jun 23, 201717

Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act

(Sec. 2) This 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 HouseMay 1, 2017

Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act

This 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.

ADVANCE Act — Informed