United States · Law · S
S. 1393 (115th)
Jobs for Our Heroes Act
Introduced
21 June 2017
Last action
8 January 2018 · Became law
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-105.
Sponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Subjects
Defence, Transport
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Jobs for Our Heroes Act 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 by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who: is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations. The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves. The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.
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Timeline
21 June 2017
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3688)
Source: IntroReferral
21 June 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
3 August 2017
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.
Source: Calendars
3 August 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
3 August 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
14 September 2017
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)
Source: Floor
14 September 2017
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5771; text: CR S5771)
Source: Floor
18 September 2017
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
18 September 2017
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
18 September 2017
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
19 September 2017
Floor
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161.
Source: Floor
19 September 2017
Committee
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-161.
Source: Committee
19 December 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
19 December 2017
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.
Source: Floor
19 December 2017
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10215-10217)
Source: Floor
19 December 2017
Floor
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
21 December 2017
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 December 2017
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 706). (text: CR 12/19/2017 H10215-10216)
Source: Floor
21 December 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 706).(text: CR 12/19/2017 H10215-10216)
Source: Floor
21 December 2017
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10360-10361)
Source: Floor
27 December 2017
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 December 2017
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
8 January 2018
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
8 January 2018
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
8 January 2018
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-105.
Source: President
Votes
21 December 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source
Yes 418 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 8 January 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 14 September 2017 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 3 August 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 21 June 2017 · Download file
Documents
15 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 21 December 2017
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Passed Senate without amendment
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate without amendment
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · I · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1393
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