S. 3973 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010
S. 3973 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 18, 2010, sponsored by George Voinovich with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and extend funding for FY2012-FY2016 a grant program for reducing diesel emissions. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) provide contracts and rebates to eligible entities to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions; and (2) support rebate programs administered by states that are d…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Voinovich (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 718. (Dec 20, 2010)
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