H.R. 3762 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency in order to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the United States by 10 percent beginning in 2016, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3762 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 14, 2005, sponsored by Sherry Boehlert with 109 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 109
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
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 2015 is at least 33 miles per gallon, and meets other specified criteria.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sherry Boehlert (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. (Sep 19, 2005)
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