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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2920· House(119-HR-2920)

VARIANCE Act

Rep. Crawford
Age: 60 years
Arkansas
Introduced
4/17/2025
Last activity
4/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by
Eric Crawford
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 2
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "VARIANCE Act," proposes an amendment to title 23 of the United States Code. It aims to establish an axle weight variance for specific commercial motor vehicles. This variance applies to vehicles transporting dry bulk goods. The bill allows for certain weight exceptions on individual axles or axle groups. It maintains the overall maximum gross vehicle weight limitation.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides a direct operational efficiency benefit for businesses involved in the transport of dry bulk goods.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+4

    Agricultural interests often rely on the transport of dry bulk goods like grain, so this efficiency gain benefits them.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+3

    The bill increases transport efficiency for dry bulk goods, which can reduce logistical costs and stimulate economic activity.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    Increasing axle weight limits may increase wear on road surfaces and could potentially impact environmental standards via increased heavy vehicle movement.

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-2

    Higher axle weights can lead to increased degradation of road and bridge infrastructure over time.