H.R. 2920 Introduced Transportation and Public Works

VARIANCE Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight variance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] Introduced April 17, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (2 D, 4 R) Latest action April 17, 2025

Summary

Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act or the VARIANCE Act
This bill allows commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to operate on the Interstate Highway System with up to 110% of the maximum authorized weight on any axle or axle group.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 17, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  2. Apr 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. Apr 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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