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11 cosponsors · 6 D, 4 R, 1 I
2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jun 21, 2017
- Senate Passed Sep 14, 2017
- House Passed Dec 21, 2017 418–0
- President To the President Dec 27, 2017
- President Signed Jan 8, 2018
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jan 8, 2018
Jobs for Our Heroes Act
(Sec. 2) 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.
(Sec. 3) 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Jobs for Our Heroes Act
Latest action (Jan 8, 2018): Signed by President.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 21, 2017
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- Senate Introduced Jun 21, 2017
- Senate Passed Sep 14, 2017
- House Passed Dec 21, 2017 418–0
- President To the President Dec 27, 2017
- President Signed Jan 8, 2018
Final vote · House · Dec 21, 2017
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan