H.R. 3739 · 114th Congress
Veterans' Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rob Woodall
- Introduced
- 2015-10-09
- Latest action
- 2015-10-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
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.