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H.R. 2170 (116th)

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

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Introduced

9 April 2019

Last action

10 April 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Energy, Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

Energy · Transport

Summary

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of  U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies; implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

  2. 9 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

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