Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 23, 2013Transportation and Public Works
S. 1537
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 23, 2013)
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders (including obstructive sleep apnea) only if it is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding.
Applies this Act only to a requirement adopted on or after September 1, 2013.
What just happenedSep 23, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
11 cosponsors4 D7 R
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- Introduced in SenateSep 23, 2013
- Sep 23, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sep 23, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate