WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Senator Deb Fischer, R-NE, recently reintroduced legislation that would change federal hours of service rules in an effort to revamp the livestock hauling industry. The “HAULS Act” would update the application of those exemptions and the federal government’s definition of agricultural commodities.
Sen. Fischer joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to walk through her legislation and discuss its implications for ag transportation.
In an interview with RFD-TV News, Sen. Fischer explains what prompted her to reintroduce the HAULS Act and how it differs from the House version, the “HELP Act.” She also explained how the proposed legislation would change the current hours-of-service exemptions for agricultural and livestock haulers and update the federal definition of “agricultural commodity” and the products included. She also shared what the 150 Air Mile Exemption would accomplish on the haul destination side of the bill.
Finally, Fischer outlined the next steps for the bill and how producers and haulers can help advance the legislation.
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