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S.1487: Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a zero-emission passenger vehicle standard. Specifically, the bill sets a schedule for increasing the percentage of zero-emission vehicles a vehicle manufacturer delivers for sale, culminating in a requirement to sell only zero-emission vehicles from 2040 on. The bill also requires the EPA to establish a zero-emission vehicle credit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |