Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
Sponsored By: Representative Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
In Committee
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.
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- 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.
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Easier seasonal driver licenses for farms
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 also state that farm equipment called implements of husbandry are not commercial motor vehicles and are not counted in gross weight ratings. The bill would set clear definitions for who is an eligible employee and which farm vehicles count as implements of husbandry, using current federal terms where noted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
KS • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
CO • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Estes
KS • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Feenstra
IA • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Messmer
IN • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Schmidt
KS • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
GA • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
MI • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rose
TN • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
NE • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Kustoff
TN • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Goldman (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
TX • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
AR • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
TX • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
GA • R
Sponsored 7/25/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
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