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Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-4601| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Tracey Mann

Tracey Mann

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (22)
Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act," mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue new regulations within one year of its enactment. Its primary goal is to streamline the process for farm-related service industries and eligible employees to renew their seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses. Specifically, the legislation requires amending federal regulations to allow states to develop and implement online registration and renewal systems for these licenses, provided all other program conditions are met. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that implements of husbandry , which are vehicles or equipment designed for agricultural operations, are not to be considered commercial motor vehicles. This clarification also exempts them from calculations of Gross Combination Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight, thereby reducing regulatory burdens on agricultural equipment.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2909
Introduced in Senate
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2909
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-4601| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill, known as the "Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act," mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue new regulations within one year of its enactment. Its primary goal is to streamline the process for farm-related service industries and eligible employees to renew their seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses. Specifically, the legislation requires amending federal regulations to allow states to develop and implement online registration and renewal systems for these licenses, provided all other program conditions are met. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that implements of husbandry , which are vehicles or equipment designed for agricultural operations, are not to be considered commercial motor vehicles. This clarification also exempts them from calculations of Gross Combination Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight, thereby reducing regulatory burdens on agricultural equipment.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2909
Introduced in Senate
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2909
    Introduced in Senate
Tracey Mann

Tracey Mann

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (22)
Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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