United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 801 — Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 - Allows a state to authorize a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding certain federal weight limitations to operate on Interstate Highway System routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles, (2) the weight carried on any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, (3) the weight carried on any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, (4) the weight carried on any group of 3 axles does not exceed 51,000 pounds, and (5) the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 99,000 pounds.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 801 do?
Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 - Allows a state to authorize a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding certain federal weight limitations to operate on Interstate Highway System routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles, (2) the weight carried on any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, (3) the weight carried on any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, (4) the weight carried on any group of 3 axles does not exceed 51,000 pounds, and (5) the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 99,000 pounds.
Who sponsors HR 801?
HR 801 is sponsored by Chip Cravaack (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 801?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 801?
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