S 1265 · 109th Congress · Environmental Protection

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-16· Sponsored by Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.(2005-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) provide grants and low-cost revolving loans, on a competitive basis, to certain governmental and nonprofit agencies for projects to reduce diesel emissions; and (2) support grant and loan programs administered by the states to achieve reductions in diesel emissions. Requires the allocation of at least 50 percent of the funding under this Act for the benefit of public fleets. Requires the Administrator to give priority to proposed projects that will, among other things: (1) maximize public health benefits; (2) serve areas with the highest population density that are poor air quality or nonattainment areas; and (3) maximize the useful life of any retrofit technology. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress a biennial report evaluating the implementation of programs under this Act. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for informing industry stakeholders (e.g., equipment manufacturers, state and local air quality managers, community organizations, and public health and environmental organizations) and foreign countries with air quality programs of…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 1265, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005

Jul 28, 2005

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on July 20, 2005</p>

Full CBO report ↗

S. 1265, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005

Jul 28, 2005

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on July 20, 2005

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats10 Republicans1 Independent