Freedom Haulers Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
H.R. 10099, the "Freedom Haulers Act," would make changes to federal rules governing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for military service members and veterans. First, it directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue regulations, within 180 days of enactment, extending the current waiver of the CDL skills test for qualifying service members from 12 months to 24 months after they leave the military.
Second, the bill rewrites federal law governing state "even exchange" programs, which let military drivers with equivalent vehicle experience obtain civilian CDLs without retaking certain tests. It sets specific eligibility criteria—based on military occupational specialties such as motor transport operators, fuelers, and equipment operators—and clean driving-record requirements, and requires states to waive knowledge tests, driving tests, or specialized endorsement tests (passenger, tank vehicle, hazardous materials) for qualifying applicants. States must establish procedures to administer these waivers and adopt such an exchange program as a condition of participation in federal CDL standards. Medical certification and background-check requirements would still apply.
This bill would primarily affect current and former military personnel seeking commercial driving jobs, as well as state motor vehicle agencies responsible for issuing CDLs. It was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Brian Mast and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No further action has occurred; the bill would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate before becoming law.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10099 do?
- H.R. 10099, the "Freedom Haulers Act," would make changes to federal rules governing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for military service members and veterans. First, it directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue regulations, within 180 days of enactment, extending the current waiver of the CDL skills test for qualifying service members from 12 months to 24 months after they leave the military. Second, the bill rewrites federal law governing state "even exchange" programs, which let military drivers with equivalent vehicle experience obtain civilian CDLs without retaking certain tests. It sets specific eligibility criteria—based on military occupational specialties such as motor transport operators, fuelers, and equipment operators—and clean driving-record requirements, and requires states to waive knowledge tests, driving tests, or specialized endorsement tests (passenger, tank vehicle, hazardous materials) for qualifying applicants. States must establish procedures to administer these waivers and adopt such an exchange program as a condition of participation in federal CDL standards. Medical certification and background-check requirements would still apply. This bill would primarily affect current and former military personnel seeking commercial driving jobs, as well as state motor vehicle agencies responsible for issuing CDLs. It was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Brian Mast and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No further action has occurred; the bill would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10099 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10099. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10099?
- H.R. 10099 was sponsored by Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10099?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (13 Aug 2026).
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