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Federal Fleet Conversion Study: Comparing Costs and Emissions of EVs and Ethanol

This law mandates the government to conduct a detailed cost analysis for replacing federal light-duty vehicles with either electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles (E85). The study must include the necessary infrastructure costs, such as charging stations or E85 fueling points nationwide. These studies will provide public data on the financial and environmental impacts of different transportation technologies.
Key points
The US government must publicly compare the costs of converting the federal vehicle fleet to electric vehicles versus ethanol-capable vehicles.
The analysis will cover vehicle purchase prices and the nationwide infrastructure costs required for charging or E85 fueling.
The Department of Energy will analyze the total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for gasoline, electric, and ethanol vehicles.
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Print number: 118_HR_912
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COST Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_912.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government must publicly compare the costs of converting the federal vehicle fleet to electric vehicles versus ethanol-capable vehicles.
  • The analysis will cover vehicle purchase prices and the nationwide infrastructure costs required for charging or E85 fueling.
  • The Department of Energy will analyze the total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for gasoline, electric, and ethanol vehicles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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