A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe regulations to promote greater fuel economy in motor vehicles subject to Federal emission standards.

Summary

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe regulations under the Clean Air Act for preventing a decrease in fuel economy of motor vehicles. Provides that such regulations may include: (1) mandatory labeling of fuel economy of each motor vehicle or engine; (2) establishment of fuel economy performance standards; (3) limitations on the use of equipment which increases fuel consumption; (4) limitations on motor vehicle weight; and (5) limitation on use of emission control systems.

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Timeline

1. 6 September 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 September 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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