To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the enforcement of certain safety requirements relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 5177
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5177Transportation and Public Works
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the enforcement of certain safety requirements relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it changes how safety rules for large commercial trucks are enforced across the country. Currently, states might have different procedures or priorities for inspecting trucks at weigh stations. This bill aims to create a nationwide standard by requiring states to enforce specific federal rules from Executive Order 14286 whenever a commercial truck enters a weigh station.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more consistent safety checks for truck drivers and their vehicles, potentially impacting road safety for all drivers and changing operations for trucking companies. If it doesn't pass, existing state and federal enforcement practices would continue without this new, mandatory weigh station requirement.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the U.S. Secretary to ensure that each state enforces sections 3 and 4 of Executive Order 14286.
This makes specific federal safety rules mandatory for states to check.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that this enforcement must apply to every commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station.
This broadens the scope and location of required safety checks to all trucks at all weigh stations.
PROVISION 03
Amends Title 49 of the United States Code, which governs transportation, to include this new requirement.
This establishes the requirement as federal law, giving it broad authority over states.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5177Transportation and Public Works
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the enforcement of certain safety requirements relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes.
This bill matters because it changes how safety rules for large commercial trucks are enforced across the country. Currently, states might have different procedures or priorities for inspecting trucks at weigh stations. This bill aims to create a nationwide standard by requiring states to enforce specific federal rules from Executive Order 14286 whenever a commercial truck enters a weigh station.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more consistent safety checks for truck drivers and their vehicles, potentially impacting road safety for all drivers and changing operations for trucking companies. If it doesn't pass, existing state and federal enforcement practices would continue without this new, mandatory weigh station requirement.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the U.S. Secretary to ensure that each state enforces sections 3 and 4 of Executive Order 14286.
This makes specific federal safety rules mandatory for states to check.
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Specifies that this enforcement must apply to every commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station.
This broadens the scope and location of required safety checks to all trucks at all weigh stations.
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Amends Title 49 of the United States Code, which governs transportation, to include this new requirement.
This establishes the requirement as federal law, giving it broad authority over states.
GLOSSARY
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Commercial motor vehicle
A truck or bus used for business, often subject to special regulations due to its size and purpose.
Weigh station
A roadside stop where commercial trucks are checked for weight, size, and safety compliance by state officials.
Executive Order
A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government and can impact federal agencies.
Title 49, United States Code
The part of federal law that deals with transportation, including regulations for commercial motor vehicles.
The Secretary
Refers to the head of a federal department, in this context, most likely the Secretary of Transportation.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
SEP 9, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
COMMITTEE
SEP 8, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 8, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.