HR 3866 · 94th Congress · Taxation

Emergency Motor Vehicle Fuel Conservation Act

Introduced 1975-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Landrum, Phil M. [D-GA-9]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1975-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Motor Vehicle Fuel Conservation Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress that the reduction of imported oil consumption by the United States will improve the economic situation of the Nation. States that the purpose of this act is to reduce and stabilize the quantity of oil imported into the United States by providing a system of base allocations to consumers of motor vehicle fuel based on, among other factors, the reasonable needs of consumers and imposing an excise tax on the purchase of motor vehicle fuel by consumers in excess of their allocations. Defines the terms used in this Act. States that upon application by a consumer, the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration shall establish for such consumer a quarterly and annual base allocation for motor vehicle fuel, taking into account such factors as (1) the number of other individual consumers in the household; (2) the number and type of motor vehicles operated; (3) mileage to and from place of employment; and (4) availability of alternate forms of transportation, including ride-sharing arrangements and public transportation. Directs the Administrator to issue to each consumer an initial supply of nontran…

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