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H.R. 876 (97th)

Truth in Mileage Act of 1981

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Introduced

16 January 1981

Last action

6 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

29 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Truth in Mileage Act of 1981 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to base its automobile fuel economy tests upon actual road testing. Sets forth criminal penalties for EPA employees who knowingly falsify the results of such tests.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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