Bill · H.R. 2360· House(119-HR-2360)

To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.

Age: 85 years

Texas

Introduced: 3/26/2025
Last activity: 3/26/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by: John Carter
Cosponsors: - 13 - 3

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to permanently extend an existing exemption for school bus drivers. The exemption removes the requirement for drivers to perform the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills test. This change applies to the terms and conditions previously published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024. Additionally, the bill includes a reporting requirement for states using the exemption. States must submit annual reports regarding the number of drivers obtaining commercial driver's licenses under this rule for six years.

Yes· 3 of 7

Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The permanent exemption reduces the testing burden for school bus drivers, which may help address driver shortages and facilitate more hiring.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Streamlining driver requirements may assist rural school districts that often face more significant challenges in recruiting drivers.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+2
The bill supports the workforce required for school bus transit services by streamlining licensing requirements.