MOVE Act

The MOVE Act (HR 7496) allows states to issue temporary permits for overweight vehicles carrying relief supplies during declared emergencies. It specifically enables states to bypass standard weight limits for vehicles delivering aid when either the President declares a disaster under the Stafford Act or a Governor declares emergency conditions impacting commerce or supply chains. Permits issued under the President's declaration expire within 120 days (extendable by the Governor), while those under a Governor's declaration expire 270 days after the declaration (with possible 90-day extensions). This policy directly affects states, emergency responders, and logistics providers transporting essential supplies during crises.