Building Better Trucks Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:31:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1449 Building Better Trucks Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional 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, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1449

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1449

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

- Manufacturing

- Motor carriers

- Motor fuels

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1449

Building Better Trucks Act

A 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 Act