Jobs for Our Heroes Act became law, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 143 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
- Sponsor
- 46 of 577 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 745 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methods +7 more
- Latest action
- Jan 8, 2018: Signed by President.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 115th H.R. 2258 ADVANCE Act D · Passed one chamber
- 115th H.R. 2547 Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 R · Passed one chamber
- 115th S. 1396 ADVANCE Act D · Introduced