Bill · H.R. 4601· House(119-HR-4601)
Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Tracey Mann
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to update certain regulations. It requires the creation of online registration and renewal systems for seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses used in farm-related service industries. Additionally, the bill seeks to clarify the status of implements of husbandry. Specifically, it aims to ensure these items are not treated as commercial motor vehicles. This change would exempt them from specific weight calculations.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill assists farmers by clarifying that implements of husbandry are not subject to specific commercial weight calculations.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill reduces regulatory complexity for owners of farm-related service industries by clarifying equipment status.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill eases administrative burdens for farm-related service industries through online license renewal systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Easier License Renewals: The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to allow States to develop online registration and renewal systems. This would allow farm-related service industries and eligible employees to more easily renew seasonal licenses, provided all other terms are met (Section 2(a)).
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Clarification of Equipment Status: The bill directs the issuance of regulations to clarify that implements of husbandry are not considered commercial motor vehicles. This means these vehicles or equipment are not subject to the calculation of Gross Combination Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight (Section 2(b)).
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+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Julia LetlowRepublican · Louisiana
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Bruce WestermanRepublican · Arkansas