DRIVE Act
Sponsored By: Senator Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced
Summary
Bars the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed-limiting devices on commercial motor vehicles. The bill would prevent the agency from issuing any rule that mandates a device set to a maximum speed for vehicles that meet the commercial motor vehicle definition in 49 C.F.R. 390.5, covering heavy trucks, certain passenger vehicles, and vehicles carrying specified hazardous materials.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Blocks federal truck speed limiter rule
If enacted, the bill would stop the FMCSA from requiring commercial trucks to have speed-limiting devices. The ban covers vehicles defined by 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 or any successor rule. It would take effect upon enactment. The text does not include funding, exemptions, or a sunset date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Daines, Steve [R-MT]
MT • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
SD • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Roll Call Votes
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