H.R. 4500 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
HELP Act
H.R. 4500 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 17, 2025, sponsored by Jeff Hurd with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 17, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection Act or the HELP Act This bill exempts livestock hauling vehicles and the vehicle operators from hours of service and electronic logging device (ELD) requirements. The exemption applies to a hauling vehicle carrying livestock (i.e., livestock, insects, or aquatic animals) and to a vehicle that is picking up or returning from delivering livestock (i.e., an unladen vehicle).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Hurd (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 17, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Jul 18, 2025)
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- H.R. 1984: BLOC Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4500 (119th Congress): HELP Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-4500/help-act (accessed 2026-10-13).