HR 1687 112th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Alternative and renewable resources Department of Transportation Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles Manufacturing Motor fuels Motor vehicles

Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011

Introduced: May 3, 2011 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

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Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 6, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

May 3, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 3, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 - Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least: (1) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2014, (2) 80% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and (3) 95% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.

Defines "qualified vehicle" as: (1) a vehicle that operates solely on natural gas, hydrogen, or biodiesel; (2) a flexible fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline, E85, and M85; (3) a plug-in electric drive vehicle; or (4) a vehicle propelled solely by fuel cell or by something other than an internal combustion engine.

Authorizes a manufacturer to request an exemption from such requirement from the Secretary of Transportation (DOT).

What's happening now May 6, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Committees of jurisdiction 2