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Resolution Asking Congress to Raise Truck Weight Limits in Iowa and Border States
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:29 AM
In one sentence
This resolution asks the U.S. Congress to change federal law so that seven-axle trucks can carry up to 96,000 pounds on interstate roads in Iowa and nearby states.
What it does
- Urges members of Congress to amend current federal weight laws for motor vehicles.
- Requests raising the maximum gross weight limit from 80,000 pounds to 96,000 pounds.
- Applies specifically to commercial trucks with seven axles on interstate roads in Iowa and bordering states.
- Directs copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Iowa's congressional delegation.
Who it affects
- Commercial motor vehicle drivers operating on interstate roads in Iowa and neighboring states.
- The U.S. Congress members who hold authority over federal highway laws.
Limits and unknowns
- This resolution only asks Congress to act; it does not change any laws by itself.
- The text does not say if or when the U.S. Congress will agree to this request.
- It is unclear how long it would take for federal law to change even if Congress agrees.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Concurrent Resolution
- A formal statement passed by both the House and Senate that expresses an opinion or request but does not create new laws itself.
- Gross Weight Limit
- The maximum total weight a vehicle is allowed to carry, including its own weight plus any cargo.
- Interstate Road System
- A network of highways that connects different states and follows federal rules for travel.
Official record
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Official summary
A concurrent resolution urging the members of Congress to amend federal law to increase the maximum gross weight allowed for motor vehicles operated on the interstate road system in Iowa and bordering states.(Formerly HSB 293 .)