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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 5, 2022Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 8285

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 5, 2022)

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

This bill authorizes through FY2027 the Department of Energy (DOE) to research, develop, and commercialize 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 happenedJul 5, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12](D-MI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 5, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  2. Jul 5, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. Jul 5, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jul 5, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022 — Informed