Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act
This bill authorizes a qualified Department of Veterans Affairs physician to perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial motor vehicles. Such an operator is a veteran who is enrolled in the veterans' health care system and had a valid medical certificate prior to May 21, 2014.
The certification shall include a statement that the physical condition of the operator is adequate to enable such operator to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-13 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | House committee actions |
| 2015-10-09 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2015-10-09 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |