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To amend the FAST Act to modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3889| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Abney Culberson (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)David Young (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Mark Sanford (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor Act or the WHEEL Act This bill amends the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to modify the definition of "covered driver" for purposes of a commercial driver pilot program to mean an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 who: (1) holds a valid commercial driver's license; (2) has a driving record without citations, violations, or other safety infractions; and (3) has received a certification of completion of a training program or similar qualification demonstrating skill and aptitude with respect to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. (Current law limits participation to individuals between such ages who are members or former members of the Armed Forces or reserve components, and who are qualified in a Military Occupational Specialty to operate a commercial motor vehicle or similar vehicle.)
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Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • September 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

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To amend the FAST Act to modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3889| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor Act or the WHEEL Act This bill amends the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to modify the definition of "covered driver" for purposes of a commercial driver pilot program to mean an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 who: (1) holds a valid commercial driver's license; (2) has a driving record without citations, violations, or other safety infractions; and (3) has received a certification of completion of a training program or similar qualification demonstrating skill and aptitude with respect to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. (Current law limits participation to individuals between such ages who are members or former members of the Armed Forces or reserve components, and who are qualified in a Military Occupational Specialty to operate a commercial motor vehicle or similar vehicle.)
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • September 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Abney Culberson (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)David Young (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Mark Sanford (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsMotor carriersTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security