H.R. 5860 · 110th Congress

To increase the average fuel economy of light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-04-22
Latest action
2008-04-22 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends federal transportation law to increase the average fuel economy standard for light-duty passenger automobiles of the Federal fleet which the President is required to prescribe.

Increases the standard from a minimum of 18 miles per gallon to: (1) at least 27.5 miles per gallon for the year beginning on January 1, 2009; and (2) beginning January 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, at least two miles per gallon above the previous year's average fuel economy, until a requirement of 40 miles per gallon is reached.