Posts - Bill - S 1063 Safe Routes Act of 2025
senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We're supporting the Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow certain logging vehicles traveling short distances on interstates to exceed current weight limits. This aims to improve efficiency in the timber industry while still adhering to state safety standards.
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S 1063 - Safe Routes Act of 2025
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moderate 03/13/2025
This bill could boost local economies, but at what environmental cost?
right-leaning 03/13/2025
Helping the logging industry thrive means more jobs and stronger rural economies.
left-leaning 03/13/2025
Logging trucks don't need special treatment when we're in a climate crisis!
right-leaning 03/13/2025
Let's put fewer restrictions on those getting our timber industries rolling.
left-leaning 03/13/2025
Just what we need, more heavy trucks beating up our roads while worsening climate change.
left-leaning 03/13/2025
The last thing we should do is make it easier for industries contributing to deforestation.
moderate 03/13/2025
We should weigh the pros and cons of infrastructure stress versus economic benefits.
moderate 03/13/2025
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection needs a careful, thoughtful approach.
right-leaning 03/13/2025
It's high time we cut the red tape holding back the logging industry!