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HR 1583 102th Congress House

Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchase Incentive Act

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to take certain action for the purpose of encouraging the purchase of fuel-efficient new mo… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to take certain action for the purpose of encouraging the purchase of fuel-efficient new motor vehicles through a revenue-neutral rebate and fee system based on the carbon dioxide emissions levels of those vehicles, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 6, 1991 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Automobile fuel consumptionAutomobile industryCarbon dioxideConsumer education
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Energy policyFeesMotor vehicle pollution controlRebatesStandards
This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.776.
Apr 25, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 23, 1991
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power Prior to Referral (Apr 16 and 17, 91).
Apr 23, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 8, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.776.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchase Incentive Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish carbon dioxide emissions standards for each motor vehicle model year after 1993. Sets carbon dioxide emissions standards for model year 1993 vehicles. Requires the Administrator, in connection with standards established after model year 1993, to: (1) analyze sales trends, fuel efficiency, and emissions data annually; and (2) increase such standards so that the objective of reduced emissions is achieved while revenue neutrality is maintained.

Directs the Administrator to establish a fee and rebate program. Requires, beginning with model year 1993: (1) the assessment of fees on buyers of new vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions exceeding the standard for their size class; and (2) the granting of rebates to buyers of new vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions below the standard for their size class. Bases the amount of the fee or rebate on the amount by which emissions are above or below the standard.

Directs the Administrator to adjust fees and rebates, based on the annual analysis of sales trends and emissions data.

Requires each new vehicle, commencing with model year 1993, to have displayed on the dealer sticker: (1) the carbon dioxide emissions standard for the size class of the vehicle; (2) the average carbon dioxide emissions of the vehicle; and (3) the rebate or fee which the consumer will receive or pay in connection with the purchase of the vehicle.

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