Bill · H.R. 4500· House(119-HR-4500)
HELP Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/18/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Hurd
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection Act" or the "HELP Act," aims to provide specific exemptions for certain vehicles. It focuses on exempting covered livestock hauling vehicles and their operators from specific federal regulations. These exemptions apply to requirements regarding hours of service and the use of electronic logging devices. The scope includes vehicles transporting livestock, insects, or aquatic animals. Additionally, the exemption extends to unladen vehicles that are picking up or returning from livestock deliveries.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill directly benefits farmers and producers by facilitating more flexible and less regulated transport for their livestock.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill significantly benefits business owners in the livestock, insect, and aquatic animal transport sectors by reducing regulatory compliance costs.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill supports the economic interests and operational efficiency of rural agricultural industries.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The reduction in hours of service regulations may reduce oversight regarding worker rest and safety standards.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill reduces the regulatory reach of federal transportation authorities over livestock haulers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The exemption from electronic logging devices may reduce the tracking and transparency of commercial transport activity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exemption from Hours of Service Regulations: According to Section 2(a)(1), covered livestock hauling vehicles and their operators would no longer be required to follow specific hours of service rules established under title 49 of the United States Code. This provides more flexibility for those transporting livestock, insects, or aquatic animals.
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Exemption from Electronic Logging Devices: Under Section 2(a)(2), these vehicles would be exempt from requirements relating to electronic logging devices established under section 31137 of title 49, United States Code.
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Coverage for Unladen Vehicles: Section 2(b) ensures that the exemption applies to unladen covered livestock hauling vehicles while they are picking up or returning from delivering livestock.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+7Good For Business Owners+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Union Workers-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+5Improves Privacy Rights+5Increases Federal Power-3Improves Government Transparency-2
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
David ValadaoRepublican · California