House Bill 5162
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Green VAN Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5162
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 or the Green VAN Act of 2019
This bill allows a manufacturer a 10% tax credit of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price.
The bill defines "zero-emission heavy vehicle" as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.
November 19, 2019
11/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
11/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:28 AM