H.R. 3889 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2017Ms. Tenney (for herself and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the FAST Act to modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor Act or the WHEEL Act. 2. Commercial driver pilot program Section 5404(f)(4) of the FAST Act (Public Law 114–94; 49 U.S.C. 31315 note) is amended to read as follows: (4) Covered driver The term covered driver means an individual who— (A) is between the ages of 18 and 21; (B) holds a valid commercial driver’s license; (C) has a driving record without citations, violations, or other safety infractions; and (D) has received a certification of completion of a training program or similar qualification, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, demonstrating skill and aptitude with respect to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. .