HR-2547 : Still Just a Bill


Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

This bill amends the Fast Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

  • is employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs as an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or other medical professional; and
  • is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-27IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-06-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-06-26VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR H5143)House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5164-5165)House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2547.House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5144)House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorMr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2017-06-23CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.House floor actions
2017-06-23CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.House floor actions
2017-05-24CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2017-05-24CommitteeSubcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.House committee actions
2017-05-19CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2017-05-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2017-05-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Health personnel
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Motor carriers
  • Motor vehicles
  • Transportation employees
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Worker safety and health
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

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