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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined her Wisconsin colleagues in supporting House passage of H.R. 2353.

 

Congresswoman Moore is one of the original cosponsors of the legislation that would maintain the status quo and allow the current truck weight limits to remain in effect on Highway 41, between Milwaukee and Green Bay, when that route is added to the federal Interstate system. Wisconsin, through state statute and by permit, allows some commodities to be transported at weights higher than federal Interstate weight limits – primarily for agriculture, milk, timber, scrap metal and garbage. Under the legislation, only those trucks currently authorized to operate on Highway 41 would be allowed to continue to operate after the Interstate designation occurs.

 

“Today I joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support Wisconsin businesses and the people they serve,” said Rep. Moore. “Transportation and economic development go hand in hand. Allowing the continued use of this highway to serve the many businesses and manufacturers that are conveniently located along this route supports Wisconsin commerce and development. In addition, this legislation helps to keep these vehicles from having to use local roads that were not designed to accommodate them. I am proud my colleagues acted in the best interests of Wisconsin commerce and safety.” 

 

H.R. 2353 passed the House of Representatives on a voice vote. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson.  

 

 

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