Commerce Committee Advances Fischer Livestock Haulers Bill

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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Ranking Member of the Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports Subcommittee, released the following statement today after the committee advanced a critical part of her Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act on the Surface Transportation Investment Act-- allowing for additional time to transport livestock once they're within 150 air-miles of their destination:

"I am very pleased to see my bipartisan legislation advanced through committee as part of a surface transportation package. This is a win for our livestock haulers who provide such a critical service but who need relief to account for the unique circumstances of transporting live products," said Senator Fischer.

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This HAULS Act provision would authorize a 150 air-mile exemption from hours-of-service requirements on the destination side of a haul for livestock haulers.

Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) joined Senator Fischer in introducing the HAULS Act as a standalone bill earlier this year.

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