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Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1487| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code, specifically section 127, to create an exception for agricultural vehicles in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It would authorize Virginia to issue special permits allowing certain vehicles to operate on its Interstate System with a maximum gross weight of 90,000 pounds . The legislation defines a "covered agricultural vehicle" as one transporting unprocessed agricultural crops used for food, feed, or fiber. Additionally, it includes vehicles hauling raw or unfinished forest products, such as logs, pulpwood, rough-sawn green lumber, biomass, or wood chips. This measure aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural and forestry hauling operations within Virginia by accommodating heavier loads.
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Timeline
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)
  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 26, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)

Transportation and Public Works

Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1487| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code, specifically section 127, to create an exception for agricultural vehicles in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It would authorize Virginia to issue special permits allowing certain vehicles to operate on its Interstate System with a maximum gross weight of 90,000 pounds . The legislation defines a "covered agricultural vehicle" as one transporting unprocessed agricultural crops used for food, feed, or fiber. Additionally, it includes vehicles hauling raw or unfinished forest products, such as logs, pulpwood, rough-sawn green lumber, biomass, or wood chips. This measure aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural and forestry hauling operations within Virginia by accommodating heavier loads.
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Timeline
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)
  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 26, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)
John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted