A Republican bill with 22 Republican cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act" or the "DRIVE Act." It aims to prevent the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from making certain new rules. Specifically, it stops the Administrator from requiring certain vehicles to have speed limiting devices. This applies to vehicles with a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds that are operating in interstate commerce.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits commercial vehicle and logistics business owners by reducing regulatory constraints.
- Scored +1
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill may benefit agricultural logistics and transport sectors.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill benefits those involved in rural transport and logistics operations.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill explicitly limits the authority of a federal administrator.
- Scored -2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Preventing speed limiting devices could potentially decrease safety standards for consumers using public roadways.
- Scored -1
Would children be better off under this?
Potentially lower road safety may impact all road users, including children.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction on Federal Authority: By preventing the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from issuing specific rules, the bill limits the power of that official to mandate speed limiting devices on vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill directly benefits commercial vehicle and logistics business owners by reducing regulatory constraints. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill may benefit agricultural logistics and transport sectors. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill benefits those involved in rural transport and logistics operations. Would children be better off under this? — Potentially lower road safety may impact all road users, including children. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Potential safety risks of higher speed trucks may affect urban population densities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The removal of speed limiting capabilities may reduce overall road safety and environmental efficiency. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Limiting speed control technology may result in slightly higher fuel consumption and emissions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The bill facilitates interstate commerce by removing potential regulatory friction. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill explicitly limits the authority of a federal administrator.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By removing potential mandates on heavy vehicles, the bill may slightly reduce operational costs for the logistics industry. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill reduces regulatory burdens on commercial vehicle operators. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Preventing speed limiting devices could potentially decrease safety standards for consumers using public roadways.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
David ValadaoRepublican · California
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana