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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

Introduced: July 5, 2022 Introduced by: Dingell, Debbie Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Jul 5, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Jul 5, 2022
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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

This bill authorizes through FY2027 the Department of Energy (DOE) to research, develop, and commercialize 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.
What's happening now July 5, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3543 Identical bill Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022
 Bill text 1 version

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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Jul 5, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8285: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8285/
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"H.R. 8285: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8285/.
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H.R. 8285, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8285/.
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