HR 6643 110th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Automobiles Cost effectiveness Energy Energy prices Finance and Financial Sector Fuel consumption Gasoline Standards

Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act

Introduced: July 29, 2008 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Jul 29, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 29, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Jul 29, 2008

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to calculate maximum feasible fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and non-passenger automobiles based on the most recent high gasoline price projection issued by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Defines the "applicable high gasoline price projection" as the greatest of a range of estimated gasoline prices that the EIA issues as part of its annual energy outlook, short-term energy outlook, or similar analyses for: (1) the year (or years) corresponding to the model year (or model years) for which the Secretary is prescribing an average fuel economy standard; and (2) the range of years considered by the Secretary in determining the costs and benefits associated with such standard.

What's happening now July 29, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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