H.R. 5847 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Perry, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. McClintock, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Allen, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Balderson, Mrs. Hinson, Mr. Womack, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Guest, and Mr. Pence) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act or the SANTA 18 Act. 2. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port (a) In general Chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port The transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating outside such State or the United States by commercial motor vehicle shall not be considered interstate transportation for purposes of requirements relating to commercial driver’s licenses under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port. .