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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023

5/24/2024, 1:38 PM

Summary of Bill S 2195

Bill 118 s 2195, also known as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023, aims to reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines in the United States. The bill focuses on providing funding for programs that help retrofit or replace older diesel engines with cleaner, more efficient technologies. This includes funding for projects such as installing diesel particulate filters, upgrading engines to meet stricter emissions standards, and transitioning to alternative fuels.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of reducing emissions from diesel engines in order to improve air quality and public health. By reducing harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, the bill aims to decrease the negative impacts of diesel emissions on the environment and human health.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and development of new technologies to further reduce emissions from diesel engines. This includes funding for studies on the effectiveness of different emission reduction strategies, as well as support for the development of innovative technologies that can help reduce emissions from diesel engines in the future. Overall, Bill 118 s 2195 seeks to address the environmental and public health concerns associated with diesel emissions by providing funding for programs that promote the use of cleaner technologies and reduce harmful pollutants from diesel engines.

Congressional Summary of S 2195

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.

Current Status of Bill S 2195

Bill S 2195 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since May 8, 2024. Bill S 2195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2195's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of May 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2195

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Motor fuels
- Motor vehicles

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2195

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.

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