Bill · H.R. 2166· House(119-HR-2166)

Safe Routes Act of 2025

Age: 50 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 3/14/2025
Last activity: 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by: Tony Wied
Cosponsors: - 17 - 2

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Safe Routes Act of 2025, seeks to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It focuses on changing vehicle weight limitations for specific logging vehicles. Under this act, the Secretary would waive weight limits for "covered logging vehicles." These vehicles must be transporting raw or unfinished forest products like logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips. The waiver applies to vehicles traveling no more than 150 air miles on the Interstate from their origin to a storage or processing facility. Additionally, the vehicles must meet specific State legal weight tolerances and configurations.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill directly benefits business owners in the logging and forest product industry by reducing transport restrictions.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Rural communities often depend on the logging industry for economic viability.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The reduction in transport costs for logging may support job stability and growth in the forestry sector.

The opposite

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
Increasing heavy vehicle traffic could potentially have a negative impact on environmental preservation in forested areas.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-1
Higher weight limits on logging vehicles may increase wear and tear on roads and bridges.