I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2017 Ms. Tenney (for herself and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the FAST Act to modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor Act or the WHEEL Act . 2. Commercial driver pilot program Section 5404(f)(4) of the FAST Act ( Public Law 114–94 ; 49 U.S.C. 31315 note) is amended to read as follows: (4) Covered driver The term covered driver means an individual who— (A) is between the ages of 18 and 21; (B) holds a valid commercial driver’s license; (C) has a driving record without citations, violations, or other safety infractions; and (D) has received a certification of completion of a training program or similar qualification, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, demonstrating skill and aptitude with respect to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. .