H.R. 978 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2019
H.R. 978 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 5, 2019, sponsored by Doris O. Matsui with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for rules concerning corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles with model years 2021 through 2025 and greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles (e.g., trucks) with model years 2017 through 2025.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doris O. Matsui (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Feb 5, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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