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115-hr-4421115th Congress

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

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Summary

This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 11/16/2017

  • Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 11/16/2017

  • Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 11/16/2017

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

  • Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

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