Building Better Trucks Act
1/11/2023, 1:31 PMCongressional Summary of S 1449
Building Better Trucks Act
This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to revise the advanced technology vehicle manufacturing incentive program, which provides loans to support the production of fuel-efficient, advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components in the United States. The program is expanded by allowing manufacturers of certain fuel-efficient, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (trucks) to qualify for loans. The amount charged as the fee to cover administrative costs is revised.
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Current Status of Bill S 1449
Bill S 1449 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2015. Bill S 1449 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2015. Bill S 1449's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of June 9, 2015Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1449
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1449
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesManufacturingMotor carriersMotor fuelsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1449
Building Better Trucks ActA bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program.Building Better Trucks ActComments
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