Bills · S 3552
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3552Transportation and Public Works
HAULS Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses long-standing challenges in the agricultural sector regarding the timely transport of time-sensitive goods. Current federal driving rules, known as 'hours of service' requirements, are critical for safety but can sometimes hinder the efficient movement of crops, livestock, and farm supplies due to their perishable nature or specific seasonal demands.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide agricultural haulers with greater year-round flexibility, moving away from state-determined seasonal windows for exemptions. This could lead to more efficient supply chains, potentially reducing waste of perishable goods and ensuring livestock are transported quickly and humanely. Without this bill, the current, more restrictive framework would remain in place, continuing to pose logistical challenges for the agriculture industry and potentially affecting the availability and cost of food and other agricultural products.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes the requirement that hours of service exemptions for agricultural haulers only apply during planting and harvest periods, as determined by each State.
This allows agricultural haulers to utilize driving hour exemptions throughout the entire year, increasing flexibility.
PROVISION 02
Changes the 150 air-mile radius exemption for agricultural drivers to apply from either the source or the destination of agricultural commodities.
This clarifies and potentially broadens the geographic scope where drivers can operate under an exemption.
PROVISION 03
Expands the definition of 'agricultural commodity' to include a wider range of products, such as live animals, minimally processed fruits/vegetables, forestry, aquaculture, and animal feed.
More types of goods will qualify for the hours of service exemptions, benefiting a broader segment of the agricultural industry.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to revise existing regulations within 180 days to incorporate the new, expanded definition of 'agricultural commodity'.
This ensures the new definition is officially implemented and enforceable in federal regulations.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that the hours of service exemption for transporting livestock feed applies at any time of the year.
This removes ambiguity and ensures consistent year-round application for livestock feed transport.
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R· Nebraska
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in Senate
DEC 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3552
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
Senate BillS 3552Transportation and Public Works
HAULS Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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