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Easier Livestock Transport: Fewer Rules for Haulers

A new bill exempts vehicles transporting livestock, insects, and aquatic animals from certain regulations regarding driver hours of service and electronic logging devices. This aims to streamline the transport of these goods, potentially impacting the availability and prices of agricultural products and animals. The changes apply to both loaded and empty vehicles traveling to pick up or returning from delivering livestock.
Key points
Drivers hauling livestock, insects, and aquatic animals will be exempt from hours of service limits.
Vehicles transporting these animals will not require electronic logging devices.
Exemptions also apply to empty vehicles traveling to pick up or returning after delivery.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4500
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2025-07-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HELP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4500.

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 2025-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Drivers hauling livestock, insects, and aquatic animals will be exempt from hours of service limits.
  • Vehicles transporting these animals will not require electronic logging devices.
  • Exemptions also apply to empty vehicles traveling to pick up or returning after delivery.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Transport Agriculture