Posts - Bill - HR 1487 Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act
house 02/21/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to improve transport efficiency for Virginia's agriculture and forestry sectors by proposing legislation that allows certain vehicles to carry heavier loads on specific highway segments, reducing trips needed and potentially enhancing productivity.
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HR 1487 - Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act
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right-leaning 02/21/2025
Helping farmers move their goods efficiently just makes good economic sense.
moderate 02/21/2025
Increasing vehicle weight limits seems helpful but let's keep an eye on safety!
moderate 02/21/2025
Let's weigh the benefits and the costs, pun intended.
moderate 02/21/2025
Sure, boost agriculture, but who's footing the bill for infrastructure damage?
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Finally, common sense reform that puts farmers first and government second.
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Putting more wear and tear on our roads for corporate profit? No thanks!
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Maybe we should be talking about sustainable farming, not enabling heavy trucks!
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Why not make 'big ag' pay for the road repairs their monster trucks will cause?
right-leaning 02/21/2025
This bill is a step towards slashing red tape and letting Virginia do its thing!