GHOSTRUCK Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9369
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T14:32:41Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation amends federal law to permit limited edits or annotations to electronic logging device (ELD) records. ELDs are electronic systems that record commercial drivers' hours of service to enforce safety regulations. The bill seeks to clarify conditions under which motor carrier employees or agents may make such changes.
Key Provisions
- The bill adds a new paragraph to Section 31137(b) of Title 49, United States Code.
- Edits or annotations to ELD records may be performed by an employee or authorized agent of the motor carrier.
- The employee or agent must be physically located in North America.
- Any edit or annotation must remain subject to the driver's approval.
- The short title is the "Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping Tampering by Remote Unofficial Carrier Keeper Act" (GHOSTRUCK Act).
Significant Changes to Existing Law This provision introduces explicit authorization for North America-based edits and annotations to ELD records, provided driver approval is obtained. It does not alter other existing requirements for ELD use or hours-of-service compliance.
Potential Impacts
- Motor carriers may gain flexibility in correcting or annotating records without needing remote access from outside North America.
- Drivers retain final approval authority over changes.
- The change could affect record-keeping practices for interstate commercial operations but does not directly modify enforcement by federal agencies.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Motor carriers and their employees or authorized agents responsible for ELD records.
- Commercial drivers whose records may be edited.
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which oversees ELD regulations.
- Trucking industry associations and safety advocacy groups.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill focuses on procedural adjustments to existing transportation safety statutes and does not introduce new regulatory frameworks or address constitutional issues. It remains subject to standard legislative review and committee consideration in the House.
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Sponsor
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8], Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14], Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2026-06-18: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-18: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping Tampering by Remote Unofficial Carrier Keeper Act — issued 2026-06-18 — PDF (2 pages)