S. 1537 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1537 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2013Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted through a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. 1. Commercial motor vehicle operator requirements relating to sleep disorders (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment (including consideration of all possible treatment alternatives) of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders only if the requirement is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall not apply to a requirement that was in force before September 1, 2013. (c) Sleep disorders defined In this section, the term sleep disorders includes obstructive sleep apnea.