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COST Act

USA118th CongressHR-912| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2023
Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comparison of Sustainable Transportation Act or the COST Act This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and impacts of replacing vehicles fueled by gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles (e.g., vehicles capable of using fuel that contains a percentage of ethanol). Specifically, the Government Accountability Office must analyze the costs of replacing light-duty vehicles (i.e., vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or less, such as passenger cars, minivans, and sport utility vehicles) in the federal fleet that are fueled with gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The federal fleet means vehicles owned or operated by the federal government. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must analyze the overall greenhouse gas impacts of the following types of vehicles: (1) a conventional gasoline vehicle, (2) an E85 (a fuel containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) capable flex-fuel vehicle, or (3) a battery electric vehicle. In conducting the analysis, DOE must utilize the most recent Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model (commonly referred to as the GREET model) developed by Argonne National Laboratory.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1728
COST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5621
COST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1937
COST Act of 2021
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-778
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1728
    COST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5621
    COST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1937
    COST Act of 2021


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-778
    Introduced in Senate

Energy

COST Act

USA118th CongressHR-912| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2023
Comparison of Sustainable Transportation Act or the COST Act This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and impacts of replacing vehicles fueled by gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles (e.g., vehicles capable of using fuel that contains a percentage of ethanol). Specifically, the Government Accountability Office must analyze the costs of replacing light-duty vehicles (i.e., vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or less, such as passenger cars, minivans, and sport utility vehicles) in the federal fleet that are fueled with gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The federal fleet means vehicles owned or operated by the federal government. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must analyze the overall greenhouse gas impacts of the following types of vehicles: (1) a conventional gasoline vehicle, (2) an E85 (a fuel containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) capable flex-fuel vehicle, or (3) a battery electric vehicle. In conducting the analysis, DOE must utilize the most recent Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model (commonly referred to as the GREET model) developed by Argonne National Laboratory.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1728
COST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5621
COST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1937
COST Act of 2021
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-778
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1728
    COST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5621
    COST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1937
    COST Act of 2021


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-778
    Introduced in Senate
Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted