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Trucker Bathroom Access Act

USA117th CongressHR-9592| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2022
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trucker Bathroom Access Act This bill expands access to restroom facilities for certain commercial truck drivers, including drayage truck operators. Drayage truck operator means the driver of any in-use on-road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 33,000 pounds operating on or transgressing through port or intermodal rail yard property for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting cargo, including containerized, bulk, or break-bulk goods. Specifically, the bill requires (1) retailers, warehouses, and other establishments to give commercial truck drivers access to existing restroom facilities when they are loading or delivering cargo; and (2) operators of ports and marine terminals to provide drayage truck operators with access to existing restrooms, additional restrooms if necessary, and parking while accessing such restrooms.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 16, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

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Trucker Bathroom Access Act

USA117th CongressHR-9592| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2022
Trucker Bathroom Access Act This bill expands access to restroom facilities for certain commercial truck drivers, including drayage truck operators. Drayage truck operator means the driver of any in-use on-road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 33,000 pounds operating on or transgressing through port or intermodal rail yard property for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting cargo, including containerized, bulk, or break-bulk goods. Specifically, the bill requires (1) retailers, warehouses, and other establishments to give commercial truck drivers access to existing restroom facilities when they are loading or delivering cargo; and (2) operators of ports and marine terminals to provide drayage truck operators with access to existing restrooms, additional restrooms if necessary, and parking while accessing such restrooms.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 16, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Motor carriersMotor vehiclesService industriesTransportation employees