Bill · H.R. 7261· House(119-HR-7261)
Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/28/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Tracey Mann
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding employment screening in the motor carrier industry. The bill modifies the safety performance history screening process by updating how data is used for operators and applicants. It introduces new protections against adverse actions based on reports from the Motor Carrier Management Information System. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the DataQs system by requiring labels on contested violations. Finally, it mandates the creation of an appeals process for those reviewing data.
Yes
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill strengthens due process by mandating an appeals process and providing notice before adverse employment actions are taken based on safety data.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill improves transparency by requiring that reports indicate when a safety violation is being contested.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection Against Unfair Adverse Actions: Under Section 2, a person cannot take an adverse action against an operator or applicant based on certain report data unless they provide specific notice and allow a reasonable amount of time for an appeal process to conclude.
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Clarity During Disputes: According to Section 3, the Secretary must ensure that if a safety violation is being contested, the report is labeled to show it is under review in the Motor Carrier Management Information System and other relevant databases.
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Improved Appeals Process: Section 3 requires the Secretary to create guidelines for an appeals process where an affected party can appeal the results of a data review.
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Fairer Decision Making: Section 3 also specifies that appeals must be decided in a reasonable time by someone other than the person who originally issued the violation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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