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H.R. 10099

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To direct the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue certain regulations to extend the time period for the waiver of the commercial driver's license skills test for certain members of the military, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · August 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced
August 13, 2026
Cosponsors (5)
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The Freedom Haulers Act directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the commercial driver's license skills test waiver period for military veterans from 12 months to 24 months after they separate from service. The bill also establishes a mandatory "even exchange program" that allows current and former military members who operated commercial vehicles in specific military occupational roles to waive certain licensing tests when applying for civilian commercial driver's licenses, including knowledge tests, driving tests, and specialized endorsement tests for passenger vehicles, tank vehicles, and hazardous materials transport. Eligible military operators must have served in designated positions such as Motor Transport Operator in the Army, Vehicle Operator in the Air Force, Motor Vehicle Operator in the Marine Corps, or Equipment Operator in the Navy, and must meet strict conditions including maintaining a clean driving record and having operated the appropriate type of vehicle. States are required to establish procedures and forms to administer these waivers and accept applications through their standard processes, though background checks and medical certifications remain mandatory. The regulations must be issued within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

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