HR2188-119

Introduced

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to electric vehicles, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Mar 18, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to electric vehicles, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Transportation, Science & Space.

Who Benefits and How

energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section HB62AAB2AFBD944A18D8C9C22853FB7A1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation Act or the COST Act.
  • Section H7E6C1780A85E4AD1B64694494B92EC8D: 2. Cost analysis of converting Federal fleet to electric vehicles The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct— an analysis of the costs of...
  • Section H7057A3B08C7C486AB108F4DDA673573C: 3. Analysis of lifecycle emissions of E85 capable flex-fuel and electric vehicles The Secretary of Energy, utilizing the most recent Greenhouse gases,...
  • Section H07A5C46BA24046C280E21F14CAA9163C: 4. Definitions In this Act: The term E85 means a fuel containing 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. The term Federal fleet means the fleet of...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to electric vehicles, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Transportation, Science & Space

Primary Purpose

This bill, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to electric vehicles, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Policy Domains

Energy Transportation Science & Space

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 18, 2025

Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Mr. Finstad, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, and Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Energy Transportation Science & Space
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_energy"
→ Secretary of Energy

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