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S.1537: A bill to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted through a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (4 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders (including obstructive sleep apnea) only if it is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding. Applies this Act only to a requirement adopted on or after September 1, 2013.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 23, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |