H.R. 801 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011
H.R. 801 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 18, 2011, sponsored by Chip Cravaack with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 18, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 - Allows a state to authorize a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding certain federal weight limitations to operate on Interstate Highway System routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles, (2) the weight carried on any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, (3) the weight carried on any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, (4) the weight carried on…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chip Cravaack (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Feb 21, 2011)
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- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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