HELP Act

Key Points

• This bill removes federal limits on how long drivers can stay on the road when they are transporting live animals. It also stops the requirement for these drivers to use electronic devices that track their driving time.
• The rules would apply to trucks carrying cattle, pigs, insects, and even fish. It also covers the trucks when they are empty and headed to pick up animals or returning after a delivery.
• Supporters say these changes are needed because live animals cannot be left on a truck for long periods while a driver rests. They argue that current safety rules can put the health of the animals at risk.
• If this becomes law, it would mean drivers in the livestock industry would no longer have to follow the same rest break and driving hour standards as most other commercial truck drivers.

Impact Analysis

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