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H.R. 5543 (109th)

To ensure that the average fuel economy achieved by automobiles manufactured after 2016 is no less than 33 miles per gallon, and for other purposes.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 June 2006

Last action

23 June 2006 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

15 January 2025

Energy

Summary

Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation by regulation to prescribe (corporate) average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles manufactured after 2008 that ensure that the CAFE achieved by automobiles manufactured after 2016 is at least 33 miles per gallon, and meets other specified criteria. Authorizes the Secretary to establish separate standards for different classes of automobiles according to size. Requires the Secretary to establish a CAFE credit trading program to allow a manufacturer that exceeds fuel economy standards to sell credits to another manufacturer.

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Timeline

  1. 7 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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