H.R. 4601

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to amend certain regulations with respect to farm-related service industry restricted commercial driver’s licenses, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 22, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Mann · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Table of contents

• H.R. 4601
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Modernization of farm-related service industries restricted commercial driver’s licenses

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act.

SEC. 2. Modernization of farm-related service industries restricted commercial driver’s licenses

• (a) In general
  • Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend section 383.3(f)(3)(ii) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow each State to develop and make available an online registration and renewal system so that farm-related service industries and eligible employees participating in the seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license program may more easily renew seasonal licenses as long as all other terms and conditions of the program have been met by the applicant.
• (b) Implements of husbandry
  • Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations as are necessary to amend section 383.3(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to clarify that implements of husbandry are not considered commercial motor vehicles, and are not subject to the calculation of Gross Combination Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight.
• (c) Definitions
  • In this section:
    • The term means an employee that is eligible for and seeks to acquire a restricted commercial driver’s license. eligible employee
    • The term has the meaning given such term in section 383.3(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). farm-related service industries
    • The term means vehicles or equipment, whether self-propelled or towed, that are either specifically designed or adapted exclusively for agricultural operations or services. implements of husbandry
    • The term has the meaning given such term in section 383.3(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). restricted commercial driver’s license