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Federal Fleet Cost and Emissions Analysis: Electric vs. Fuel Vehicles

This act mandates an analysis of the costs of converting federal government vehicles to electric or flex-fuel (E85) options. The goal is to assess which solutions are most cost-effective and environmentally friendly for the government fleet. While not directly impacting citizens' daily lives, the results could influence future transportation policies and infrastructure investments, indirectly affecting everyone.
Key points
The government will study the costs of replacing official cars with electric or E85-fueled vehicles, including charging and fueling station expenses.
An environmental impact analysis will be conducted for various vehicle types: gasoline, E85, and electric, to assess their carbon footprint.
The results of these analyses will be publicly available, ensuring transparency in government fleet spending and decisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2188
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-18
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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 119_HR_2188.

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 2025-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will study the costs of replacing official cars with electric or E85-fueled vehicles, including charging and fueling station expenses.
  • An environmental impact analysis will be conducted for various vehicle types: gasoline, E85, and electric, to assess their carbon footprint.
  • The results of these analyses will be publicly available, ensuring transparency in government fleet spending and decisions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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