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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the maximum gross vehicle weight for certain agricultural vehicles operating on a segment of the Interstate System in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends federal transportation law to allow the Commonwealth of Virginia to issue special permits for agricultural and forestry vehicles weighing up to 90,000 pounds to operate on Interstate highways within the state, which is an increase from standard federal weight limits. Specifically, the bill defines "covered agricultural vehicles" as those transporting unprocessed agricultural crops (for food, feed, or fiber) or raw forest products like logs, pulpwood, lumber, biomass, or wood chips. This exemption would enable farmers and forestry workers in Virginia to transport heavier loads of agricultural and forest products more efficiently, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving economic productivity in these sectors. The bill provides a targeted, state-specific exception to existing federal vehicle weight restrictions, recognizing the unique transportation needs of agricultural and forestry industries in Virginia.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845) (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1487/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1487/BILLS-119hr1487ih.pdf |
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