HR 5703 · 109th Congress · Energy

Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-28· Sponsored by Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .(2006-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits through 2010 for the purchase of a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle and for the conversion of an existing motor vehicle into a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle. Defines "qualified flexible fuel vehicle" to include a vehicle using fuel with an 85% ethanol content. Establishes in the Treasury the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund to create a grant program for the construction and operation of alternative fuel refueling stations. Defines "alternative fuels" to mean: (1) fuels with an 85% ethanol content, liquefied petroleum gas, or hydrogen; or (2) biodiesel mixtures. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to remit 90% of the civil penalties collected for violations of automobile fuel economy standards to the Trust Fund.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat