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Recognizing Small For-Hire Transportation Businesses as Essential Community Services.

The House of Representatives supports designating a week to honor small businesses in the for-hire transportation industry (like taxis and medical transport). While non-binding, the resolution highlights the vital role of over 18,300 local companies that transport more than 2 billion people annually. This aims to draw attention to the importance of these services for families, patients, and vulnerable communities.
Key points
Symbolic Congressional recognition of local transportation firms, which employ nearly a million workers and are crucial for daily mobility.
Emphasizing the importance of these services (taxis, medical, paratransit) for the elderly, patients, and residents in areas lacking robust public transit options.
The resolution is purely honorary and does not introduce new obligations or tax benefits for citizens.
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Print number: 118_HRES_326
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24-29, 2023, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_326.

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 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Symbolic Congressional recognition of local transportation firms, which employ nearly a million workers and are crucial for daily mobility.
  • Emphasizing the importance of these services (taxis, medical, paratransit) for the elderly, patients, and residents in areas lacking robust public transit options.
  • The resolution is purely honorary and does not introduce new obligations or tax benefits for citizens.
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. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

CATEGORIES

Transport Economy