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S. 795 (108th)

Tax Incentives for Fuel Efficient Vehicles Act of 2003

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 April 2003

Last action

7 April 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

18 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Tax Incentives for Fuel Efficient Vehicles Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the (automotive) gas guzzler manufacturer excise tax to: (1) increase the weight of a covered automobile to12,000 pounds; (2) revise the excise tax table, including the addition of a model-year calculation criteria; (3) revise the exception to such coverage, including elimination of the exception based upon nonpassenger treatment under specified Department of Transportation rules; and (4) apply such provisions to sales after October 31, 2005. Establishes a highly fuel-efficient automobile credit for taxpayer purchases of a new passenger or nonpassenger automobile (as defined by this Act) that exceeds specified fuel economy ratings. Applies such credit to vehicles placed in service after October 31, 2005.

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Timeline

  1. 7 April 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 April 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4899-4902)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 April 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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