HR 4421 · 115th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2017-11-16· Sponsored by Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.(2017-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans