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HR 9369

GHOSTRUCK Act

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Baird and 9 co-sponsors

The bill would allow authorized personnel to edit or annotate ELD records, but only when located in North America and with driver approval.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 9369

Summary of HR 9369 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9369 seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to modify how electronic logging device (ELD) records can be edited or annotated. The bill authorizes employees or authorized agents to edit or annotate ELD records, provided:
- the editing/annotation work is performed while the employee or agent is physically located in North America, and
- the edit or annotation is subject to driver approval.

The overarching aim appears to be allowing controlled, user-end edits to ELD records with driver involvement, potentially addressing scenarios where corrections, clarifications, or annotations are needed to reflect actual driving activity.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends Title 49, U.S. Code: The bill changes statutory language to permit edits or annotations of ELD records by authorized persons.
  • Geographic limitation: Edits/annotations must be performed by someone physically located in North America.
  • Driver involvement: Any edit or annotation must be subject to driver approval, ensuring the driver has a say in changes to their recorded data.
  • Scope: The text indicates authorizing employees or authorized agents (not necessarily the drivers themselves) to perform edits/annotations, subject to the above conditions.

Note: The bill’s text is not fully provided, so the precise procedural steps, definitions of “authorized agents,” and the exact processes for approval/declaration (e.g., whether there are notice, auditing, or compliance requirements) are not detailed here.

Who is affected

  • Truck drivers and motor carriers that use ELDs to record hours of service (HOS).
  • Employers, fleet managers, or third-party service providers that have access to ELD data and perform edits/annotations.
  • Authorized agents may include company personnel or contractors tasked with adjusting ELD records under driver-approved policies.
  • Regulators and law enforcement could be affected in terms of how ELD data is maintained and modified for enforcement or audit purposes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 18, 2026.
  • Next steps: The committee will review, potentially mark up, and if advanced, the bill could proceed to floor consideration, amendments, and voting, followed by potential passage to the Senate and onward for the President’s signature.
  • Effective dates: The summary does not specify when the provisions would take effect; such details would be in the final enacted text, including any applicable compliance periods or phase-in dates.

Potential implications and considerations

  • Data integrity and enforcement: Allowing edits with driver approval could create a balance between correcting records and preserving data integrity. It may raise questions about how edits are tracked, logged, and reconciled in audits.
  • Privacy and security: Expanding who can edit ELD data and under what conditions necessitates robust controls to prevent abuse, including clear records of edits, authorizations, and the driver’s consent.
  • Compliance burden: Employers and authorized agents would need clear procedures to comply with the new requirements, including documentation of driver approval and the location verification (North America).
  • Impact on enforcement: Any changes to the ELD data-editing framework could affect hours-of-service enforcement, accident investigations, and compliance reviews.

Additional notes

  • The bill currently lists several Republican co-sponsors: Kat Cammack, Austin Scott, Greg Steube, Jim Baird, and Cory Mills.
  • As of the action history provided, the bill has only been introduced and referred to committee; no committee report or floor actions are recorded yet.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary further to emphasize potential compliance steps, or compare it with existing ELD regulations and similar proposals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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