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Bill115th CongressFiled May 18, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 2547

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

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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.)

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

(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 of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

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. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7](R-GA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 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. 323). (text: CR H5143)

  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. 323).(text: CR H5143)

  5. Jun 26, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5164-5165)

  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. 2547.

  8. Jun 26, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5144)

  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. 129.

  11. Jun 23, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Jun 23, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. May 24, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. May 24, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. May 19, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  16. May 18, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. May 18, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. May 18, 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.)

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

(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 of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 23, 201717

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

(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 of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.
Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2017

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

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 of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.
Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 — Informed