# 119-hr-4601: Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act

119-hr-4601, Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-19).

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- As of: 2026-07-19
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4601
- Congress: 119
- Title: Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-07-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-19

## Summary

**This bill would modernize seasonal farm commercial driver's license renewals** by allowing online registration and renewal and by clarifying that implements of husbandry are not treated as commercial motor vehicles. It targets paperwork and definitional barriers for farm service workers and state licensing systems. - Farm-related service workers and eligible employees: Would be able to renew restricted seasonal commercial driver's licenses online when they meet program requirements, cutting down on in-person paperwork and travel. - State transportation and licensing agencies: Would be directed to issue regulations within 1 year so states can develop and offer online registration and renewal systems. - Farmers and equipment operators: Would have clearer treatment of implements of husbandry because the bill clarifies those vehicles are not considered commercial motor vehicles and are excluded from Gross Combination Weight Rating and Gross Vehicle Weight calculations. - Regulatory clarity: The bill sets definitions for terms like “eligible employee,” “farm-related service industries,” and “implements of husbandry” to align with existing federal regulation language.

## Cosponsors (22)

- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier seasonal driver licenses for farms: benefit, low. If enacted, the Transportation Department would have 1 year to issue rules to modernize the seasonal farm CDL program. States could offer online registration and renewal so farm-related service employers and eligible workers can renew faster, if they meet all other program rules. The rules would al…

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- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act
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## Sources
- [119-hr-4601 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4601)

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- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4601 (as of 2026-07-19).