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To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4421| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2017
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • November 16, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • November 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • November 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 115-2153: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish electric vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor carriersRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4421| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2017
This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • November 16, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • November 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • November 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 115-2153: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish electric vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor carriersRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security