S. 2108 Introduced Transportation and Public Works

VARIANCE Act

A bill 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 Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] Introduced June 18, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action June 18, 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. Jun 18, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Jun 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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