H.R. 3963 113th Congress House

FLEET Act

Official title: To provide for the upgrade of the vehicle fleet of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 29, 2014 Introduced by: Jared Huffman Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

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Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesOil and gasPostal servicePublic contracts and procurementU.S. Postal Service

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Feb 7, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Jan 29, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Jan 29, 2014

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 7, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation Act of 2014 or the FLEET Act - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to expand the definition of "energy or water conservation measure" under such Act to include, in the case of a contract in which the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is a party: (1) the purchase or lease of low emission and fuel efficient vehicles; (2) the upgrade of USPS vehicles to increase average fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; or (3) the construction of infrastructure to support such vehicles, including electric vehicle charging stations.

Directs the Postmaster General to develop guidelines for USPS vehicles that provide for specified carbon dioxide emissions and fuel economy standards.

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