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- H.R.5860
H.R.5860: To increase the average fuel economy of light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced April 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends federal transportation law to increase the average fuel economy standard for light-duty passenger automobiles of the Federal fleet which the President is required to prescribe. Increases the standard from a minimum of 18 miles per gallon to: (1) at least 27.5 miles per gallon for the year beginning on January 1, 2009; and (2) beginning January 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, at least two miles per gallon above the previous year's...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| April 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |