HR 4421
115th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor carriers
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
Introduced: November 16, 2017
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Committees of jurisdiction
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