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- H.R.4421
H.R.4421: To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) |