Bill Summary
This legislation, known as "A BILL", directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations that will modify the gross combination weight rating for a specific type of commercial motor vehicle, known as Group B. The purpose of this modification is to increase the weight limit for these vehicles to 30,001 pounds. The bill requires the Secretary to issue these regulations within 30 days of the enactment of the Act. This legislation aims to update and adjust regulations related to commercial motor vehicles to better align with current industry standards and needs.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect truck drivers who operate vehicles in Group B, as they will now be allowed to have a higher gross combination weight rating. This may impact their job duties and responsibilities, as well as the types of routes they can drive.
2. The Secretary of Transportation will now have the power to issue regulations related to commercial motor vehicle groups. This could potentially affect the entire commercial transportation industry and how it is regulated.
3. The enactment of this bill could also lead to changes in the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically in section 383.91(a)(2). This could impact individuals and companies who are subject to these regulations and may require them to make adjustments to their operations in order to comply with the new rules.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5692 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5692
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to
modify the gross combination weight rating of a vehicle covered under
Group B, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 28, 2020
Mr. Gohmert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to
modify the gross combination weight rating of a vehicle covered under
Group B, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE GROUPS.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are
necessary to revise section 383.91(a)(2) of title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations, to increase the gross combination weight rating for a
single vehicle covered under Group B to 30,001 pounds.
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