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H.R. 656 (110th)

To require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency with the goal of reducing the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the United States by 10 percent beginning in 2017, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

24 January 2007

Last action

2 February 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Sponsors

Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13]

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 2009 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. Authorizes 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. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

    Source: Committee

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