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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Bill Number

HR 5692

Introduced

Jan 28, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Transportation Motor carriers Motor vehicles Transportation and Public Works Transportation safety and security

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Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to revise its regulations to increase the gross combination weight rating for a single commercial motor vehicle covered under Group B (Heavy Straight Vehicle) to 30,001 pounds. Currently, the gross combination weight rating for a single vehicle under Group B is 26,001 pounds or more.

Actions

Jan 29, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 28, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 28, 2020

Introduced in House

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