Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
This bill modernizes the process for seasonal agricultural workers who need commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). It requires the Transportation Secretary to create online systems for easy license renewal (Section 2(a)) and clarifies that farm equipment like tractors and harvesters ("implements of husbandry") are not subject to commercial vehicle weight calculations (Section 2(b)). It directly affects farm-related service industries and their seasonal employees who operate restricted CDL vehicles. The changes simplify administrative processes and remove regulatory barriers for agricultural operations.
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Introduction
Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 22, 2025
Last action Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Jul 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jul 22, 2025
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
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Tracey Mann
RRepublican
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Adrian Smith
RRepublican
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Austin Scott
RRepublican
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Brad Finstad
RRepublican
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Bruce Westerman
RRepublican
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Craig A. Goldman
RRepublican
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David Kustoff
RRepublican
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Derek Schmidt
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
Co
Jack Bergman
RRepublican
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