# 119-s-2909: Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act

119-s-2909, Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2909
- Congress: 119
- Title: Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Modernize seasonal agricultural CDL rules to make licensing and farm vehicle classifications simpler.** This bill would push federal regulations to let states update how seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses are issued and to clarify that certain farm equipment is not treated as commercial motor vehicles. - Seasonal workers: Could use state-run online registration and renewal systems for seasonal restricted CDLs, making it easier to maintain eligibility when states adopt the option. - Farm-related service industries and employers: Would be able to register and renew eligible employees through online systems if states develop them, reducing paperwork and time spent on seasonal hires. - Implements of husbandry and vehicle operators: The bill would direct the Transportation Secretary to clarify that implements of husbandry are not commercial motor vehicles and are not counted toward gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight, confirming separate regulatory treatment for dedicated farm equipment.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Seasonal farm CDL and equipment rules: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would define key terms for seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses on enactment. The Secretary would have one year after enactment to revise two CFR rules. States could then offer online registration and renewal for eligible seasonal restricted CDLs. Online renewal wou…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
- 119-s-84: Sarah's Law

## Sources
- [119-s-2909 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2909)

## Related
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- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-401)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
- [119-s-84: Sarah's Law](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-84)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2909 (as of 2026-09-10).