What is the current status of HR 6884?

HR 6884 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6884?

HR 6884 was sponsored by John Moolenaar (R), Rep.

Freight Broker Safety Act

IntroducedDecember 18, 2025

Introduced9 months ago

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House

Senate

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Introduced in House

Why This Matters

The Patrick and Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act aims to improve safety in freight transportation by penalizing brokers who hire unsafe carriers and allowing investigations after serious accidents.

If you work with freight brokers, they may face fines for hiring unsafe carriers, which could lead to safer roads.

Who this affects

Freight brokers · Transportation companies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill imposes fines on freight brokers who hire unsafe transportation companies.
2Freight brokers must pay a penalty equal to 10% of the cargo's value if they contract with an unsafe carrier.
3The bill allows investigations of freight brokers after fatal accidents involving their contracted companies.
4If a broker is found negligent in safety, additional operating requirements may be imposed on them.
5Fines collected will go into the Highway Trust Fund to improve roadway safety.

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly

Freight Broker Safety Act

IntroducedDecember 18, 2025

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Why This Matters

If you work with freight brokers, they may face fines for hiring unsafe carriers, which could lead to safer roads.

Who this affects

Freight brokers · Transportation companies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill imposes fines on freight brokers who hire unsafe transportation companies.
2Freight brokers must pay a penalty equal to 10% of the cargo's value if they contract with an unsafe carrier.
3The bill allows investigations of freight brokers after fatal accidents involving their contracted companies.
4If a broker is found negligent in safety, additional operating requirements may be imposed on them.
5Fines collected will go into the Highway Trust Fund to improve roadway safety.

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly