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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. The key provisions include: 1) allowing apprentices under 21 to drive commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce during a 120-hour probationary period and a 280-hour probationary period, as long as they meet certain performance benchmarks and are accompanied by an experienced driver; 2) requiring commercial motor vehicles driven by apprentices to have certain safety technologies; and 3) requiring employers to ensure any drivers under 21 are participating in or have completed an approved apprenticeship program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (31)
Todd Young (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Angus King (I),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/659/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s659/BILLS-117s659is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s659/BILLS-117s659is.pdf.pdf |
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