| Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Colleges, Cooperative societies, Education, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy research, Energy storage, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Executive departments, Federal aid to research, Fuel cells Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (October 3, 2007).
Bill TextTo provide for research, development, and demonstration programs in advanced energy storage systems for electric drive vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and distribution applications, to support the ability of the United States to remain globally competitive in this field, and to promote the efficient delivery and use of energy. 10/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct programs of basic and applied research to support the development of energy storage systems for electric drive vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and distribution; and (2) award funds to, and coordinate activities with, stakeholders in the public, private, and academic sectors. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2014. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to implement a program of new regionally [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Bonds, Business, Electric vehicles, Energy, Finance, Income tax, Industrial buildings, Tax exemption, Taxation, Transportation Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for alternative motor vehicle facility bonds. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the issuance of tax-exempt facility bonds through 2012 to make automobile development and production facilities built before 1981 compatible for the development and production of qualified alternative motor vehicles and component parts. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Commercialization, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Title I: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure - (Sec. 101) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an infrastructure development grants program to assist motor fuel dealers to implement motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for renewable fuel; (2) enter into contracts with entities to install and market renewable fuels; and (3) establish requirements for grant recipients to provide renewable fuel to the public. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014. Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company.(Sec. 102) Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Competition, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Energy, Education, Electric batteries, Electric power, Electric power distribution, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote advanced plug-in hybrid vehicles and vehicle components. 8/3/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to: (1) provide loan guarantees for the construction of facilities for the manufacture of advanced vehicle batteries and battery systems; (2) provide grants to state governments, local governments, metropolitan transportation authorities, air pollution control districts, or private or nonprofit entities to carry out projects to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles or other emerging electric vehicle technologies; (3) provide electric drive transportation education nationwide, including to establish a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle competition known as the Dr. Andrew Frank Plug-in Hybrid Electric [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Auditing, Authorization, Automobile engines, Bicycles Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextMoving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. 7/30/2007--Introduced. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security.Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Automobiles, Business, Communications, Department of Transportation, Energy, Energy conservation, Executive departments, Fuel consumption, Law, Public service advertising, Standards, Transportation Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Introduced. Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE standards) provisions for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to: (1) provide for increased average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles; (2) permit separate average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles based on vehicle attributes related to fuel economy; and (3) establish a corporate average fuel economy credit transferring program within a manufacturer's fleet. Provides for the establishment of a public education campaign to provide information to U.S. drivers about immediate measures that may be taken to conserve transportation fuel. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Animals, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Cellulose, Clean coal technology, Climate change, Coal, Electric power plants, Emissions trading, Energy, Energy assistance for the poor, Energy conservation Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776)
Bill TextA bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. 7/11/2007--Introduced. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - Requires specified regulated entities (including certain fuel distributors and owners and operators of coal facilities or nonfuel regulated entities) to submit to the President: (1) the number of allowances or credits equal to the entity's covered greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; or (2) a payment equal to the amount of the technology accelerator payment (TAP) price in lieu of submission of required allowances. Requires the President to establish a trading system for such allowances and credits.Requires TAP payments to be deposited into the Energy Technology Deployment Fund.Requires the Secretary of Energy to: (1) report on next generation technologies that can reduce and use methane emissions; and (2) use a portion of the Fund to carry out a methane research and development program.Provides for: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alternative energy sources, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Budgets, Business, Commercialization, Communications, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers, Department of Transportation, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Executive departments Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE standards) provisions for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to: (1) provide for increased average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles; (2) permit separate average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles based on vehicle attributes related to fuel economy; (3) establish a a corporate average fuel economy credit transferring program within a manufacturer's fleet; (4) establish an account to fund domestic commercialization and production of advanced technology vehicles and vehicle components; and (5) extend for 10 years provisions providing manufacturing incentives for alternative fuel automobiles. Establishes a national tire fuel efficiency consumer [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Energy, Energy research, Energy storage, Environmental protection, Federal aid to research, Government and business, Motor vehicle pollution control, Natural gas vehicles, Politics and government, Research and development, Science policy Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles. 6/27/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; and (2) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry and with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding streamlined certification of natural gas conversion systems to federal certification requirements and in-use emission standards. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Business, Consumers, Electric batteries, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles, Energy, Environmental protection, Income tax, Industrial buildings, Motor vehicle pollution control, Rebates, Tax credits, Tax deductions, Taxation, Transportation Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7733-7734)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. 6/14/2007--Introduced. Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for: (1) the purchase of a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle; (2) the conversion of a motor vehicle to a plug-in electric drive vehicle; and (3) rebates paid by electric utilities to purchasers of or converters to plug-in electric drive vehicles. Defines "new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle" as a motor vehicle which: (1) is powered by traction batteries with an aggregate capacity of not less than 2.5 kilowatt hours; (2) uses an offboard source of electricity to recharge batteries; and (3) has a certificate of conformity under the Clean Air Act.Allows a taxpayer election to expense 100% of the cost of facilities for manufacturing plug-in electric drive [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Automobile repair, Business, Consumer education, Consumer protection, Consumers, Damages, Government information, Government publicity, Injunctions, Law, Legal fees, Restrictive trade practices, Tools, Trade secrets, Transportation Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill TextTo protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes. 6/13/2007--Introduced. Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007 - Requires the manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold, leased, or otherwise introduced into U.S. commerce to: (1) provide to the vehicle owner and service providers all information necessary to diagnose, service, maintain, or repair the vehicle; (2) offer for sale to consumers and service providers any related tool or equipment; and (3) provide the information necessary to enable aftermarket tool companies to manufacture tools with the same functional characteristics. Exempts trade secrets, so long as the information is not disclosed to authorized dealers or service providers. Authorizes enforcement of this Act by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and civil actions by state attorneys general, consumers, and service providers. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aerospace industries, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Armed forces, Building materials, Business, Business records, Chemical industries, Climate change, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Construction industries, Data banks, Defense industries Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Bill TextTo require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program to require specified entities (including any significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and any entity with annual revenues exceeding $10 million that is engaged in the business of automobiles, aerospace and defense, chemicals, construction materials, electric utilities, energy equipment and services, oil, gas, and consumable fuels, metals and mining, paper and forest products, or transportation) to report annually to the Administrator on their GHG emissions. Sets forth program design requirements, including that it be consistent with the standards, protocols, and principles of the Climate Registry and the California Climate Registry.Authorizes [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Business, Carbon dioxide, Cellulose, Climate change, Corporation taxes, Department of Transportation, Depletion allowances, Depreciation and amortization, Electric power plants Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7181-7184)
Bill TextA bill to comprehensively address challenges relating to energy independence, air pollution, and climate change facing the United States. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007 - Fuel Economy Improvement Act - Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE Standards) provisions for automobiles and light trucks, including requiring the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe graduated increased average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks beginning in model year 2010 in order to achieve a combined average fuel economy standard of at least 35 miles per gallon beginning in model year 2019, and of at least 45 miles per gallon beginning in model year 2030 (or such other number of miles per gallon as the Secretary may prescribe). Prohibits such regulations from making any distinction between passenger automobiles and light trucks by not later than model year 2013 (effectively eliminating the SUV [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Business, Corporation taxes, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Fuel consumption, Income tax, Natural gas vehicles, Tax credits, Taxation, Transportation Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle credit and to provide for a credit for manufacturing hybrid vehicles. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Fuel Efficiency Encouragement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit; and (2) provide a tax credit for manufacturing new qualified hybrid motor vehicles. | | Also tagged in: Business, Communications, Energy, Energy conservation, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Fuel consumption, Gasoline, Government information, Government publicity, Petroleum industry, Public service advertising, Public-private partnerships, Technology, Transportation Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo provide for the establishment of a partnership between the Secretary of Energy and appropriate industry groups for the creation of a transportation fuel conservation education campaign, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Fuel Consumption Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into a partnership with interested industry groups to create a public education campaign for U.S. drivers about immediate measures that can be taken to conserve transportation fuel. | | Also tagged in: Advertising, Automobiles, Business, Communications, Consumer education, Consumer protection, Consumers, Deceptive advertising, Energy, Energy conservation, Fuel consumption, Transportation, Trucks Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo require advertising for any automobile model to display information regarding the fuel consumption and fuel cost for that model, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Requires any advertisement for any model of automobile or light duty truck to include the Environmental Protection Agency's Combined Miles Per Gallon Rating, City Miles Per Gallon Rating, Highway Miles Per Gallon Rating MPG, and Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Rating for that model. Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act and requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this Act. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Biomass energy, Business, Cellulose, Coal liquefaction, Compressed natural gas, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Defense contracts, Defense economics Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. 5/16/2007--Introduced. American Fuels Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Energy Security to oversee all federal energy security programs, including coordination of all federal agency efforts to assist the United States in achieving full energy independence. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a tax credit, against both ordinary and alternative minimum tax, for production of qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles; and (2) an alternative fuel retail sales credit. Amends the Clayton Act and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit restrictions on the installation of alternative fuel pumps within fuel franchise documents. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile insurance, Automobile tires, Bikeways, Budgets, Business, Commuting, Compensation (Law), Congressional reporting requirements, Construction industries, Construction workers, Consumer education, Consumers Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Bill TextTo reduce the Nation's oil dependence and enhance the Nation's ability to produce alternative fuels. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Future Fuels Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment credit to eligible manufacturers for an advanced technology motor vehicle. Amends federal transportation law to revise the fuel economy calculations for manufacturing incentives for dual fueled and gaseous fuel dedicated automobiles.Sets forth a calendar schedule for an increased percentage of alternative fueled automobiles or flexible fuel vehicles. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out: (1) evaluation projects to determine how technology can best be applied to assess mileage-based road user charges on major highways at peak-commuting times; and (2) a national evaluation pilot project to assess how offering commuters the option to receive the cash value of their workplace parking place, if any, instead of free parking can reduce oil usage, [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Clean coal technology, Coastal zone, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Continental shelf Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo improve the energy efficiency of the United States. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Energy For Our Future Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the credit; (2) provide tax credits for manufacturers of fuel efficient motor vehicles; and (3) subject sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles. Sets forth a grant program for development of transit-oriented development corridors in urban areas.Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise phased increases in automobile fuel economy standards; (2) set forth a national passenger car and light truck tire efficiency program; and (3) prescribe heavy duty vehicle fuel economy requirements.Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to double the appropriations authorized for weatherization assistance.Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Alternative energy sources, Business, Commercialization, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer discounts, Consumers, Corporation taxes, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, Department of Transportation, Diesel motor, Electric vehicles, Employee health benefits, Energy Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Health Care for Hybrids Act - Requires the Secretaries of Energy, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and the Treasury to establish a task force to create a program to reimburse certain domestic automobile manufacturers for a portion (up to 10%) of the annual health care coverage costs for their retired employees. Requires such manufacturers to invest at least 50% of their health care cost savings in petroleum fuel reduction technologies, including alternative or flexible fuel vehicles and hybrids, and in the retraining of workers and retooling of manufacturing plants. Terminates such program on December 31, 2017. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) define economic substance for purposes of evaluating tax shelter transactions; (2) impose penalties for understatements of tax liability resulting from [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Automobiles, Business, Electric vehicles, Employee health benefits, Employee training, Energy, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Finance, Health insurance, Health policy, Income tax, Industrial buildings, Insurance premiums, Interest Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Health Care for Hybrids Act - Requires the Secretaries of Energy, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and the Treasury to establish a task force to create a program to reimburse certain domestic automobile manufacturers for a portion (up to 10%) of the annual health care coverage costs for their retired employees. Requires such manufacturers to invest at least 50% of their health care cost savings in petroleum fuel reduction technologies, including alternative or flexible fuel vehicles and hybrids, and in the retraining of workers and retooling of manufacturing plants. Terminates such program on December 31, 2017. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) define economic substance for purposes of evaluating tax shelter transactions; (2) impose penalties for understatements of tax liability resulting [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Commercialization, Diesel motor, Education, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Elementary and secondary education, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes. 4/18/2007--Introduced. American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) offer to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess state-of-the-art battery technologies with potential application for electric drive transportation; (2) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology (i.e., vehicles that use electric motors for all or part of the motive power); and (3) establish and carry out an Advanced Battery Initiative to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of battery technologies in on-road or nonroad vehicles. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine the new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle credit to suspend, until 2012 and later model vehicles, requirements that vehicles, to qualify [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
Bill TextA bill to improve the energy security of the United States by raising average fuel economy standards, and for other purposes. 4/16/2007--Introduced. Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 - Amends corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) provisions to revise the definition of: (1) "automobile" to mean any vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative fuel, and is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways (currently, four-wheeled vehicles that are so propelled and manufactured for such use and that are up to 6,000 pounds and certain vehicles between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds); and (2) "passenger automobile" to eliminate the exception for 4-wheel drive automobiles and vehicles weighing more than 6,000 pounds. Defines "medium-duty truck" as a truck with a gross vehicle weight between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) prescribe separate increased minimum CAFE standards for different [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Commercialization, Diesel motor, Education, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Elementary and secondary education, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4187)
Bill TextA bill to promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) offer to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess state-of-the-art battery technologies with potential application for electric drive transportation; (2) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology (i.e., vehicles that use electric motors for all or part of the motive power); and (3) establish and carry out an Advanced Battery Initiative to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of battery technologies in on-road or nonroad vehicles.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine the new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle credit for high-efficiency diesel passenger automobiles and light trucks to eliminate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Automobiles, Business, Climate change, Consumers, Energy, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Executive departments, Fuel consumption, Greenhouse gases, Labeling, Land use, Law Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4210-4211)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote the use of fuels with low lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, to establish a greenhouse gas performance standard for motor vehicle fuels, to require a significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) establish a process for determining the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a fuel; and (2) determine the average quantity of lifecycle GHG emissions per unit of energy delivered to a motor vehicle, or the fuel emission baseline.Requires the Administrator to include in regulations procedures by which the Administrator shall: (1) determine the lifecycle GHG emissions of a fuel and the fuel emissions baseline; (2) make such determinations and related information available to consumers; (3) label fuels with low [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Automobiles, Business, Coins and coinage, Commemorations, Copper, Exhibitions, Finance, Foundations, Historic sites, History, Humanities, Michigan, Silver, Social services, Transportation Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford Automobile and the 100th anniversary of the Highland Park Plant, Michigan, the birthplace of the assembly line, and for other purposes. 3/21/2007--Introduced. Model T Ford Automobile Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Model T Ford Automobile, up to 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the Model T Ford and the assembly line. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires specified distributions of surcharges to: (1) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership Inc. for creating an endowment for national Model T educational programs; and (2) the Edison Institute (also known as "The Henry Ford"), in Dearborn, Michigan, a National Historic Landmark, for creating an endowment for educational programs associated with the Model T Ford Automobile. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Automobile engines, Automobiles, Balance of trade, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Cartels, Cellulose, Cost effectiveness, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
Bill TextA bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil intensity of the economy of the United States by 2030 and the prudent expansion of secure oil supplies, to be achieved by raising the fuel efficiency of the vehicular transportation fleet, increasing the availability of alternative fuel sources, fostering responsible oil exploration and production, and improving international arrangements to secure the global oil supply, and for other purposes. 3/14/2007--Introduced. Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 or the SAFE Energy Act of 2007 - Amends corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) provisions to revise the definition of: (1) "automobile" to mean any vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative fuel, and is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways (currently, four-wheeled vehicles that are so propelled and manufactured for such use and that are up to 6,000 pounds and certain [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Automobiles, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost effectiveness, Department of Transportation, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy demand, Energy prices, Energy supplies, Environmental protection, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Finance Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes. 3/13/2007--Introduced. Fuel Economy Reform Act - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise the definition of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition); and (2) continue applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured through model year 2011, but, for passenger automobiles, adds an increase of 4% per year in such standard for model years 2009 through 2011. Requires an average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon for automobiles manufactured by a manufacturer for model year 2012, and an average fuel economy standard of 35 miles per gallon for automobiles manufactured by a manufacturer for model year 2018, with a minimum increase of 4% in the average fuel [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Acid rain, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Automobile engines, Awards, medals, prizes, Biomass energy, Business, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, Commemorations, Depreciation and amortization, Diesel motor, Electric batteries Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. 3/9/2007--Introduced. New Options Petroleum Energy Conservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for investment in a climate neutral combustion facility. Defines "climate neutral combustion facility" as any facility which: (1) burns matter to produce electricity; (2) captures and uses carbon dioxide released during combustion to recover hydrocarbon fuel; and (3) produces no emissions of mercury or greenhouse gasses and no emissions that form fine particulate, smog, or acid rain. Extends through 2012 the tax credits for investment in solar energy property and for residential energy efficient property expenditures.Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to award $1 billion to the first U.S. automobile manufacturer who manufactures and sells in the United States 60,000 midsized sedans which operate on gasoline and can travel at 100 miles per gallon.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Automobiles, Balance of trade, Business, Cartels, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Cost effectiveness, Defense policy, Economic policy, Energy, Energy demand, Energy efficiency, Energy prices, Energy security Latest Action: 03/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
Bill TextA bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Fuel Economy Reform Act - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise the definitions of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition) and passenger automobiles to eliminate the exclusion for automobiles capable of off-highway operation; and (2) continue applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured through model year 2012, but, for passenger automobiles, adds an increase of four percent per year in such standard for model years 2010 through 2012. Requires an average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon for all automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers for model year 2013, with an increase of four percent in the average fuel [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Armed forces, Automobile engines, Automobiles, Business, Cartels, Congress, Consumers, Cost effectiveness, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Transportation, Economic policy, Electric vehicles Latest Action: 03/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
Bill TextA bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Fuel Economy Reform Act - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise the definitions of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition) and passenger automobile to eliminate the exclusion of automobiles capable of off-highway operation; and (2) continue applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured through model year 2012, but, for passenger automobiles, adds an increase of four percent per year in such standard for model years 2010 through 2012. Requires an average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon for all automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers for model year 2013, with an increase of four percent in the average fuel economy [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Bicycles, Biomass energy, Bonds, Budgets, Business, Buy American, Capital investments, Cellulose, Coal liquefaction Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Bill TextTo strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Program for Real Energy Security Act or the PROGRESS Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Security and Transition to New Fuels. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to make recommendations to Congress and the President for: (1) preserving the national energy security in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and (2) reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil over a specified period. Establishes: (1) the New Manhattan Center for High Efficiency Vehicles; and (2) the Advisory Council on Federal Participation. Requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of grants to federal and private sector researchers (including the Center) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Energy security, Environmental protection, Federally-guaranteed loans, Fuel consumption, Greenhouse gases, Industrial research, Motor vehicle pollution control Latest Action: 03/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Energy to make certain loan guarantees for advanced conservation and fuel efficiency motor vehicle technology projects. 2/27/2007--Introduced. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to make loan guarantee commitments to domestic motor vehicle manufacturers and suppliers for advanced conservation and fuel efficiency technology projects for gasoline and diesel vehicles, flexible fuel vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles that reduce dependence on oil and greenhouse gas emissions. Limits the aggregate amount of guarantees for such production. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Automobiles, Business, Coins and coinage, Commemorations, Copper, Exhibitions, Finance, Foundations, Historic sites, History, Humanities, Michigan, Silver, Social services, Transportation Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford Automobile and the 100th anniversary of the Highland Park Plant, Michigan, the birthplace of the assembly line, and for other purposes. 2/14/2007--Introduced. Model T Ford Automobile Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Model T Ford Automobile, up to 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the Model T Ford and the assembly line. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires specified distributions of surcharges to: (1) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership Inc. for creating an endowment for national Model T educational programs; and (2) the Edison Institute (also known as "The Henry Ford"), in Dearborn, Michigan, a National Historic Landmark, for creating an endowment for educational programs associated with the Model T Ford Automobile. | | Also tagged in: Business, Civil liberties, Consumer protection, Consumers, Data banks, Electronics, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Federal Trade Commission, Governmental investigations, Law, Right of privacy, Technology, Traffic accidents and safety, Transportation, Transportation research Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Bill TextTo require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Considers the event data recorder (EDR) and any data recorded to be the property of the vehicle owner. Makes EDR data retrieval by anyone other than the vehicle owner unlawful, except : (1) with the owner's consent; (2) in response to a court order; (3) by a vehicle dealer or an automotive technician for servicing the vehicle; or (4) for improving vehicle safety, provided the identity of the registered owner or driver is not disclosed. Makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or import new automobiles for sale in the United States after 2009 (bearing a model year of 2010 or later) that are equipped with EDRs, unless those EDRs can be disabled by the consumer. Treats a violation of EDR [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Automobile theft, Business, Business records, Consumer education, Consumers, Criminal justice, Department of Transportation, Emergency management, Executive departments, Finance, Fires, Floods, Government information, Government paperwork, Identification devices Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Bill TextTo amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require the disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Damaged Vehicle Information Act - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue a regulation to require persons who terminate a motor vehicle contract due to flood or water damage, collision, fire damage, theft and recovery, or any circumstance that adversely affects the fair market value of the vehicle to disclose information of such vehicle damage to the public. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Arctic Ocean, Arctic regions, Automobile engines, Biological diversity, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, Cogeneration of electric power and heat, Congress Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. 2/1/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate regulations necessary to reduce the aggregate net level of global warming pollution emissions; and (2) establish a market-based emissions cap and global warming pollutants trading program. Establishes the Climate Reinvestment Fund. Requires EPA to: (1) establish, and revise every five years, standards for passenger vehicle emissions; and (2) research global climate change standards and processes. Sets forth requirements for retail electricity suppliers [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Bill TextRecognizing and congratulating Guardian Industries and its 75th anniversary of commitment and leadership in the United States and global glass, automotive, and building products industries. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Recognizes Guardian Industries' commitment and leadership in the U.S. and global glass, automotive, and building products industries. Congratulates the company on its 75th anniversary as it continues to implement its philosophy of entrepreneurship and progressive management. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Department of Transportation, Employment, Energy, Energy efficiency, Executive departments, Fuel consumption, Labor, Law, Motor vehicle safety, Standards, Transportation Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency with the goal of reducing the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the United States by 10 percent beginning in 2017, and for other purposes. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation by regulation to prescribe (corporate) average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles manufactured after 2009 that ensure that the CAFE achieved by automobiles manufactured after 2016 is at least 33 miles per gallon, and meets other specified criteria. Authorizes the Secretary to establish separate standards for different classes of automobiles according to size. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a CAFE credit trading program to allow a manufacturer that exceeds fuel economy standards to sell credits to another manufacturer. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agricultural machinery, Agriculture, Air pollution, Airports, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Awards, medals, prizes, Biomass energy, Budgets Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil through the use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies, and for other purposes. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act or DRIVE Act - Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to publish in the Federal Register an oil savings target and action plan for specified calendar years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a national media campaign to decrease oil consumption in the United States over the next decade. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop: (1) a fuel efficiency program for passenger car and light truck tires; (2) a program to designate Transit-Oriented Development Corridors; and (3) pilot projects to save oil by reducing vehicle miles traveled. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Business, Communications, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers, Department of Transportation, Employment, Energy, Environmental protection, Executive departments Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-278.
Bill TextA bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. 1/22/2007--Introduced. Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act - Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE Standards) for automobiles to exclude light trucks (currently, only passenger automobiles are excluded) from such standards. Prescribes graduated increased average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks beginning in model year 2010 in order to achieve a combined average fuel economy standard of at least 35 miles per gallon (or such other number of miles per gallon as the Secretary may prescribe) beginning in model year 2019. Prohibits such regulations from making any distinction between passenger automobiles and light trucks by not later than model year 2013 (effectively eliminating the SUV loophole). Sets forth minimum CAFE standards for domestic and foreign passenger automobiles manufactured [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Energy, Government procurement, Government vehicles, Income tax, Industrial research, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics), Planning, Public contracts, Research and development, Science policy Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Bill TextTo promote the development and use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and for other purposes. 1/19/2007--Introduced. Get Real Incentives to Drive Plug-in Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish: (1) a program to make grants to motor vehicle manufacturers for research and development on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; (2) a pilot project on how best to integrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles into the electric power grid and into the overall transportation infrastructure; and (3) a test site for the advancement of battery technologies for such vehicles. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a tax credit for taxpayers who own or lease a new plug-in hybrid motor vehicle. Requires at least 10% of the motor vehicles purchased by a federal agency in any fiscal year to be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. | | Also tagged in: Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Coal liquefaction, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Fines (Penalties), Fuel cells, Fuel consumption, Government trust funds, Hydrogen, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics) Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S756-757)
Bill TextA bill to provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel economy program to be used to expand infrastructure necessary to increase the availability of alternative fuels. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Establishes the Energy Security Fund, to be funded by proceeds deposited in the general fund of the Treasury from fines, penalties, and other funds obtained through enforcement actions for violations of automobile fuel economy standards. Directs the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy, to establish a program of grants to expand the availability of alternative fuels to consumers. Makes amounts in the Fund available to the Secretary for such grants. Declares eligible for assistance any entity that is eligible for assistance under the Clean Cities Program. Bars from such assistance: (1) large, vertically-integrated oil companies; and (2) any entity that receives other federal funds [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural machinery, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alloys, Alternative energy sources, Automobile engines, Automobile parts, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Awards, medals, prizes, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act or DRIVE Act - Instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to publish in the Federal Register an oil savings target and action plan for specified calendar years.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop: (1) a fuel efficiency consumer education program for motor vehicle tires; (2) a fuel efficiency program for passenger automobile and light truck tires; and (3) a program to designate Transit-Oriented Development Corridors.Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) develop a testing and assessment program to determine heavy duty vehicle fuel economy; (2) establish a task force to develop minimum certification [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Automobiles, Business, Department of Energy, Energy, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Franchises (Retail trade), Fuel consumption, Government vehicles, Law, Motor vehicle pollution control, Petroleum industry, Public contracts Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Bill TextTo promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Biofuels Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to replace provisions prescribing the volume of renewable fuel that gasoline sold in the United States must contain with provisions that require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine the applicable volume for 2010 and beyond. Requires such volume to be at least 10 billion gallons in 2010, 30 billion gallons in 2020, and 60 billion gallons in 2030. Requires the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations to ensure that each major oil company that sells gasoline in the United States through wholly-owned or branded stations provides pumps that dispense E-85 fuel (a blend approximately 85% of the content of which is derived from ethanol produced in the United States) at not less than: (1) a specified percentage of all of its stations (increasing from 5% in 2008 [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Coal liquefaction, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Fines (Penalties), Fuel cells, Fuel consumption, Government trust funds, Hydrogen, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics) Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel economy program to be used to expand infrastructure necessary to increase the availability of alternative fuels. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Establishes the Energy Security Fund, to be funded by proceeds deposited in the general fund of the Treasury from fines, penalties, and other funds obtained through enforcement actions for violations of automobile fuel economy standards. Directs the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy, to establish a program of grants to expand the availability of alternative fuels to consumers. Makes amounts in the Fund available to the Secretary for such grants. Declares eligible for assistance any entity that is eligible for assistance under the Clean Cities Program. Bars from such assistance: (1) large, vertically-integrated oil companies; and (2) any entity that receives other federal funds for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural education, Agricultural extension work, Agricultural pollution, Agricultural research, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Air travel, Aircraft engines, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Aquifers, Atmosphere, Auditing Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. 1/12/2007--Introduced. Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and maintain the National Greenhouse Gas Database to collect, verify, and analyze information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Establishes a program for market-driven reduction of GHGs through the use of tradeable allowances. Requires certain covered entities that own or control a source of GHG emissions in the electric power, industrial, and commercial sectors of the U.S. economy to submit to the Administrator, beginning in 2012, one tradeable allowance for every [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Business, China, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, East Asia, Exports, Import restrictions, Imports, Motor vehicles, Tariff, Trade, Transportation Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill TextTo prohibit the importation of motor vehicles of the People's Republic of China until the tariff rates that China imposes on motor vehicles of the United States are equal to the rates of duty applicable to motor vehicles of the People's Republic of China under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 1/10/2007--Introduced. Unfair Chinese Automotive Tariff Equalization Act - Prohibits the importation into the United States of any motor vehicle that is the product of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Extends such prohibition until the President certifies in writing to Congress that the tariff rates imposed by the PRC on motor vehicles that are U.S. products are equal to the rates of duty applicable to similar motor vehicles that are PRC products. | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Compressed natural gas, Electric vehicles, Hydrogen, Income tax, Liquefied natural gas, Liquefied petroleum gas, Methanol, Motor vehicles, Tax credits, Taxation, Transportation Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill Text
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the number vehicles for which the alternative motor vehicle credit is allowed.
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