H.R.1451: To amend title 23, United States Code, to allow an exception for the weight limits for certain towing trucks.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
  • Introduced March 11, 2009
  • Latest Major Action March 12, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Allows as an exception to federal weight limits the operation of a tow truck, weighing no more than 150,000 pounds, which removes a disabled vehicle from the Interstate System to a storage or repair facility 100 miles or less from the point where such vehicle becomes disabled.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
March 11, 2009

Introduced in the House by Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

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