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H.R. 2547 (115th)

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017

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Introduced

18 May 2017

Last action

27 June 2017 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 May 2017

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 May 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 June 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 23 June 2017

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 June 2017

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-190.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 June 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 June 2017

    Vote

    On 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)

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 June 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 June 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5144)

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 June 2017

    Vote

    At 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.

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 June 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2547.

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 June 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 June 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

26 June 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 409 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 22

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 26 June 2017

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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