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This concurrent resolution urges members of Congress to modify federal highway regulations by increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight limit on interstate highways in Iowa and neighboring states from 80,000 pounds to 96,000 pounds for commercial motor vehicles with seven axles. The resolution highlights that vehicles with six or more axles can safely handle heavier loads, as demonstrated by existing weight limits on Iowa's primary highways, and argues that such a change would reduce driver inconvenience, create consistent weight limits across state borders, and potentially decrease the number of vehicles on interstate roads by allowing higher payload capacities. The resolution calls on Congress to authorize the federal highway administration to make this weight limit adjustment and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal legislative leaders, including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and Iowa's congressional delegation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation (House)

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