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S. 1085 116th Congress Senate

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

Official title: A bill to support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 9, 2019 Introduced by: Gary C. Peters Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Air qualityEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
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ManufacturingMaterialsMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesOil and gasPerformance measurementPublic transitResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-83.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 10, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies.

Among other things, the bill requires DOE to

  • conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of  U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies;
  • implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and
  • seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2170 Identical bill Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1085: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1085/
MLA
"S. 1085: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1085/.
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S. 1085, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1085/.
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[S. 1085: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1085/)
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