S. 1393Jobs for Our Heroes Act

1 recorded action150 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: John Cornyn [R-TX]
Cosponsors: 11 · 6 Democrats · 4 Republicans · 1 Independent
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Jan 8, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-105.

IntroducedJun 21, 2017
Passed the SenateSep 14, 2017
Passed the HouseDec 21, 2017
Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
Became lawJan 8, 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

Jobs for Our Heroes Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who:

is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and

is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations.

(Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves.

The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 1393 as public Law on Jan 8, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 706

House Dec 21, 2017

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Jobs for Our Heroes Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

418 Yea 0 Nay 13 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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All members431 members

Democratic193 members

Republican238 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 4 Republicans · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 1393 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

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S. 1393Jobs for Our Heroes Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 706

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 4 Republicans · 1 Independent

S. 1393Jobs for Our Heroes Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 706

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 4 Republicans · 1 Independent

Who lobbied on S. 13935 organizations

Who lobbied on S. 13935 organizations