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H.R. 1506 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Fuel Economy Reform Act

H.R. 1506 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 13, 2007, sponsored by Edward J. Markey with 153 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 13, 2007
Co-sponsors
153
Policy area
Energy

What it does

Fuel Economy Reform Act - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise the definition of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition); and (2) continue applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured thr…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Edward J. Markey (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 131 Democrats, 22 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 13, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. (Mar 14, 2007)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1506 (110th Congress): Fuel Economy Reform Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-1506/fuel-economy-reform-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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