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S. 2108 — VARIANCE Act — Project Euthyna

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VARIANCE Act

Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act or the VARIANCE Act

This bill allows commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to operate on the Interstate Highway System with up to 110% of the maximum authorized weight on any axle or axle group.

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A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight variance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

VARIANCE ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 2108·Senate·Bill·Transportation and Public Works

Sen. Pete Ricketts(Republican-Nebraska)·

Jun 18, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Documents

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Bill text

Jun 18, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Jun 18, 2025Introduced in Senate

Where it stands

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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