Bill Summary
The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act aims to amend an existing law, title 49 of the United States Code, which regulates the motor carrier industry. The amendment will change the requirements for employment screening in this industry, shifting the focus from pre-employment screening to employment screening. This means that individuals seeking employment in the motor carrier industry will undergo safety performance history screening during the employment process. This Act also specifies the use of certain language in the amendment to the existing law.
Possible Impacts
1. Employment Screening: The amendment of the bill to include employment screening for the motor carrier industry could affect potential job seekers in the industry. They may now be subject to background checks and other screenings before being hired, which could impact their job prospects.
2. Safety Performance History: The inclusion of safety performance history in the employment screening process could affect current employees in the motor carrier industry. They may be subject to additional evaluations and potential consequences based on their safety record.
3. Modernization: The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act could have a significant impact on the operations and processes of motor carriers. They may have to invest in new technology and systems to comply with the new regulations, which could affect their bottom line and operations.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3356 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3356
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment
screening for the motor carrier industry, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 16, 2023
Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself and Ms. Davids of Kansas)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment
screening for the motor carrier industry, 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. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Motor Carrier Safety Screening
Modernization Act''.
SEC. 2. SAFETY PERFORMANCE HISTORY SCREENING.
Section 31150 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``preemployment'' and
inserting ``employment''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``a preemployment'' and inserting
``an employment''; and
(B) by striking ``the preemployment'' and inserting
``the employment''.
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