To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mrs. Capito, without amendment
Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Booker, Mr. Sullivan, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill extends the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program through 2029. The program, originally established in 2005, provides federal grants to help upgrade or replace older diesel engines with cleaner technology. This reauthorization allows the Environmental Protection Agency to continue funding these projects for another five years.
Who Benefits and How
Companies that manufacture diesel emission control devices and retrofit equipment benefit by gaining access to a continued stream of customers funded by federal grants. Fleet operators, including trucking companies, bus services, and construction firms, benefit by receiving grants to offset the cost of upgrading their diesel engines. State and local environmental agencies benefit from additional federal funding to administer local diesel emission reduction programs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers bear the cost through continued appropriations for the program. The exact funding amount depends on future congressional appropriations, but the program has historically received tens of millions of dollars annually. Older diesel equipment operators may face indirect pressure to upgrade as grant programs expand.
Key Provisions
- Extends authorization for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program from 2024 to 2029
- Maintains the existing grant structure for diesel emission reduction projects
- Continues eligibility for fleet operators, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations
- Does not change program requirements or add new mandates
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Extends the authorization period for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program from 2024 to 2029
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continuity of environmental programs - extending funding authorization for diesel emissions reduction initiatives"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Diesel engine retrofitters and manufacturers
- State and local air quality programs
- Fleet operators seeking emission reduction grants
- Environmental technology companies
Likely Burden Bearers
- Taxpayers (through continued program appropriations)
- Older diesel equipment operators who may face pressure to upgrade
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
This bill contains no new definitions. It references the existing Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16137)
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