Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The Vehicle Innovation Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Energy to run a consolidated vehicle‑technology program, providing $313 million to $367 million annually from FY 2027‑2031 for research, development, demonstration and commercial rollout of cleaner vehicles. It targets manufacturers, researchers, and consumers by aiming to improve fuel efficiency, cut emissions, and expand consumer choice of vehicle fuels and technologies.
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