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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Veterans Accelerated License Obtainment and Recertification Act of 2011 or VALOR Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish accelerated licensing procedures to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver's licenses. Requires such procedures to apply to any veteran attempting to acquire a commercial driver's license who, during military service, obtained driving experience that makes the use of accelerated licensing procedures appropriate.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Veterans Accelerated License Obtainment and Recertification Act of 2011 or VALOR Act of 2011, directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a program within one year of its enactment to help veterans obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). A CDL is a license required for operating large or heavy vehicles, and the bill defines it by referencing existing federal law. The program will establish "accelerated licensing procedures," meaning a faster process for obtaining a CDL, for any veteran who is seeking one and has gained relevant driving experience during their military service that the Secretary deems suitable for this expedited process. The bill also clarifies that the term "State" and "veteran" are defined according to existing federal statutes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Randy Hultgren (R)*,
John Garamendi (D),
Christopher Gibson (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 12/15/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3666/all-info |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr3666ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr3666ih.pdf.pdf |
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