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H.R. 626 (109th)

VEHICLE Technology Act of 2005

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Introduced

8 February 2005

Last action

8 February 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

15 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Volume Enhancing Hardware Incentives for Consumer Lowered Expenses Technology Act of 2005 or the VEHICLE Technology Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the phaseouts of the tax credit for qualified electric vehicles and of the tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles. Allows a tax credit for investment in certain alternative motor vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles, alternative fuel motor vehicles, and mixed-fuel vehicles. Sets forth formulae for determining the amount of such credit based on various factors, including vehicle weight and fuel efficiency ratings. Modifies the tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property to: (1) extend the terminating date for such deduction through 2009, and through 2012 for hydrogen-related property; (2) increase to $150,000 the cost limitation for such deduction; and (3) extend the deduction to nonbusiness property.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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