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
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.