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New Rules for Agricultural and Livestock Haulers

New regulations ease the transport of agricultural products and livestock by modifying driver hours-of-service rules. This provides greater flexibility for carriers, potentially impacting food and feed availability and prices. The changes aim to streamline deliveries and reduce burdens on the agricultural industry.
Key points
Drivers transporting agricultural commodities and livestock will have modified hours-of-service requirements, potentially speeding up deliveries.
The definition of agricultural commodity has been expanded to include more types of goods, such as fish, insects, honey, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Rules for transport distance without time restrictions are now 150 air-miles from the source or destination of the goods, regardless of the season.
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Print number: 117_HR_2486
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HAULS Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2486.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Drivers transporting agricultural commodities and livestock will have modified hours-of-service requirements, potentially speeding up deliveries.
  • The definition of agricultural commodity has been expanded to include more types of goods, such as fish, insects, honey, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Rules for transport distance without time restrictions are now 150 air-miles from the source or destination of the goods, regardless of the season.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Transport Agriculture