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H.R. 2942 (105th)

Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act of 1997

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Introduced

8 November 1997

Last action

21 November 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Subjects

Transport

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act of 1997 - Amends Federal transportation law to allow an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle solely within the borders of a State if such individual has passed written and driving tests that meet minimum standards prescribed by such State. Provides penalties for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle in another State under a driver's license issued solely for operation within one State.

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Timeline

  1. 8 November 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 November 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 November 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 November 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Source: Committee

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