US SB1085 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on April 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-10 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies; implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

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Title

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-09-10SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
2019-09-10SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.
2019-07-16SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2019-04-09SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Same As/Similar To

HB2170 (Same As) 2019-04-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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