CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John McGuire (R-VA)

Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act

H.R. 1487 · House bill Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors

Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It seeks to increase the maximum gross vehicle weight for specific agricultural vehicles on the Interstate System within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Under this act, the Commonwealth of Virginia could allow certain vehicles to operate via special permit if they do not exceed s 90,000 pounds. These "covered agricultural vehicles" include those transporting unprocessed crops used for food, feed, or fiber. Additionally, the definition includes raw or unfinished forest products such as logs, pulpwood, green lumber, biomass, or wood chips.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +4

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    Farmers transporting unprocessed crops can now move more weight per trip via special permits in Virginia.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Agricultural and forestry business owners benefit from increased hauling efficiency and capacity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill allows agricultural and forestry businesses to transport larger loads more efficiently via special permits in Virginia.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this repair or build roads and bridges?

    Heavier vehicle weights can increase the wear and tear on interstate road surfaces and bridges.