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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 9, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 1085

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Sep 10, 2019)

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

This bill 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.

What just happenedSep 10, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 10, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.

  2. Sep 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 10, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 16, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Apr 9, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Apr 9, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 10, 201925

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

This bill 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.
Introduced in SenateApr 9, 2019

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

This bill 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.
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 — Informed