Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2705
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Truck, Trailer, and Transport Efficiency Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 25, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 25, 2017
Latest Action
Jun 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2705
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Georgia
Republican
North Dakota
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Truck, Trailer, and Transport Efficiency Act of 2017

This bill removes trailers that do not emit greenhouse gases in connection with a propulsion system from the scope of the final rule titled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase 2." The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration jointly issued the rule, which created fuel consumption standards and carbon dioxide emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., tractors, trucks, vans, and vocational vehicles), on October 25, 2016.

Text (1)
Actions (3)
06/09/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
05/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:37 PM