119-s-1696119th CongressWALLET

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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