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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1085| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2019
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Lamar Alexander (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies; implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2170
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2170
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.


  • September 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2170: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019
Air qualityEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesManufacturingMaterialsMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesOil and gasPerformance measurementPublic transitResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1085| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2019
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019 This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies; implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2170
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2170
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.


  • September 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Lamar Alexander (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2170: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesManufacturingMaterialsMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesOil and gasPerformance measurementPublic transitResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization