Search Results: keywords:"national standard"

  • H. R. 7498 — To amend the Clean Air Act to create a national zero-emission vehicle standard, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,039

    H.R. 7498 aims to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a nationwide standard for zero-emission vehicles, requiring that automakers gradually increase their sales of zero-emission vehicles starting in 2027, reaching 100% by 2035. The bill defines zero-emission vehicles as...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7498 is a plan that asks car makers to start making more cars that don't pollute the air, and by 2035, all their cars should be super clean with zero pollution. It also sets up rules for trading special points that help them meet these clean car goals.

  • H. R. 8213 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for a national standard to prevent driving while intoxicated by requiring ignition interlocks for DWI offenders.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,304

    H.R. 8213, also known as the “End Driving While Intoxicated Act of 2024,” proposes a national standard requiring ignition interlock devices for DWI offenders. Ignition interlocks prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver is intoxicated. The bill mandates states to enforce...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8213 wants to make sure that people who get caught driving after drinking have to use a special car lock that only lets them start the car if they're not drunk. If states don't follow this rule, they might get less money for fixing roads.

  • S. 3845 — To amend the Clean Air Act to create a national zero-emission vehicle standard, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,023

    The bill, known as the "Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act to establish a national standard for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). It requires vehicle manufacturers to progressively increase the percentage of ZEVs sold, reaching 100% by 2035. This...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants car makers to only sell cars that don't pollute the air by 2035, like electric cars, to help keep our air clean and stop bad climate changes. If car makers can't do this, they might have to pay, but they can also trade special "clean car" points to help them comply.