HR 4601
Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to modernize the process for obtaining and renewing restricted commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) used by employees in farm-related service industries. Specifically, it directs the Secretary of Transportation to create online renewal systems for these licenses and to clarify that implements of husbandry – like tractors and other farm equipment – are not considered commercial motor vehicles under federal regulations. The goal is to make it easier for seasonal workers in these industries to maintain their CDLs.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Transportation must establish online registration and renewal systems for seasonal restricted CDLs.
- Regulations will clarify that implements of husbandry are not subject to commercial motor vehicle weight regulations.
- The bill defines ‘eligible employee’ and ‘farm-related service industries’ for the purpose of the regulations.
Who is affected
- Seasonal agricultural workers
- Farm-related service industries
- Commercial drivers
- The Department of Transportation
- States
Notable changes
- Clarifies the definition of ‘implements of husbandry’ to exclude them from commercial motor vehicle regulations.
- Allows states to implement online renewal systems for seasonal restricted CDLs.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4601
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to amend certain regulations with respect to farm-related service industry restricted commercial driver’s licenses, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
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In this section:
The term eligible employee
means an employee that is eligible for and seeks to acquire a restricted commercial driver’s license.
farm-related service industrieshas the meaning given such term in section 383.3(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
implements of husbandrymeans vehicles or equipment, whether self-propelled or towed, that are either specifically designed or adapted exclusively for agricultural operations or services.
The term restricted commercial driver’s license
has the meaning given such term in section 383.3(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).