Greener Transportation for Communities Act

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Greener Transportation for Communities Act

This bill authorizes the use of tax-exempt facility bonds to fund zero-emission vehicle infrastructure used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles. The bill defines zero-emissions vehicles as (1) any any light-duty vehicle or light-duty truck conforming to the applicable low-emission vehicle standard, or any heavy-duty vehicle with an engine conforming to such standard; or (2) vehicles that produce zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes and conditions.

Bill 117 HR 3633, also known as the Greener Transportation for Communities Act, aims to promote environmentally friendly transportation options in communities across the United States. The bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality by investing in sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Key provisions of the bill include funding for the development of public transportation systems, such as buses and trains, that run on clean energy sources. It also includes grants for the construction of bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

Additionally, the Greener Transportation for Communities Act seeks to improve access to electric vehicle charging stations and incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles. This is intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. Overall, the bill aims to address the environmental impact of transportation and promote healthier, more sustainable communities. It emphasizes the importance of investing in green transportation infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve air quality for all Americans.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 3633

Introduced on
2021-05-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/28/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Greener Transportation for Communities Act

This bill authorizes the use of tax-exempt facility bonds to fund zero-emission vehicle infrastructure used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles. The bill defines zero-emissions vehicles as (1) any any light-duty vehicle or light-duty truck conforming to the applicable low-emission vehicle standard, or any heavy-duty vehicle with an engine conforming to such standard; or (2) vehicles that produce zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes and conditions.

Bill 117 HR 3633, also known as the Greener Transportation for Communities Act, aims to promote environmentally friendly transportation options in communities across the United States. The bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality by investing in sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Key provisions of the bill include funding for the development of public transportation systems, such as buses and trains, that run on clean energy sources. It also includes grants for the construction of bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

Additionally, the Greener Transportation for Communities Act seeks to improve access to electric vehicle charging stations and incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles. This is intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. Overall, the bill aims to address the environmental impact of transportation and promote healthier, more sustainable communities. It emphasizes the importance of investing in green transportation infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve air quality for all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Potential Impact
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power generation and transmission
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax exclusion
Infrastructure development
Motor vehicles
Public utilities and utility rates
Roads and highways
State and local finance

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/27/2021

Greener Transportation for Communities Act

This bill authorizes the use of tax-exempt facility bonds to fund zero-emission vehicle infrastructure used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles. The bill defines ze...


Latest Action5/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.