United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 2041 — Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) and appropriate agencies to collaborate on the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Initiative to facilitate the installation and use of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure on National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and specified lands owned by units of local government or Indian tribes. DOE and such agencies shall facilitate such installation and use, including by acquiring zero-emissions vehicles for the fleets of the Forest Service and the National Park Service. For purposes of determining whether the acquisition of alternative-fueled vehicles is practicable for the fleet of the Forest Service or the National Park Service, DOE shall take into account the availability on National Forest System land or National Park System land, as applicable, of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure.

Bill Text

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The bill introduces provisions for the installation of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure on certain lands and amends existing law related to alternative fuel use by federal vehicles.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6374(a)

    (5) For purposes of making a determination under paragraph (1) as to whether the acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles is practicable for the fleet of the Forest Service or the National Park Service, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as applicable, shall take into account the availability on National Forest System land or National Park System land, as applicable, of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure (as defined in section 2 of the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019) acquired and installed under section 3 of the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019.

    This adds a new directive for the Secretary to consider the availability of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure when determining the practicality of acquiring alternative fueled vehicles for specific federal agency fleets.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6374(a)

    (6)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as applicable, shall develop a strategy to, by 2030, increase the number of zero-emissions vehicles (as defined in section 2 of the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019) in the fleet and shuttle operations of each of the Forest Service and the National Park Service to the greater of-- (i) a number that is equal to 125 percent of the number of zero-emissions vehicles in the fleet and shuttle operations of each agency on the date of enactment of this paragraph; and (ii) a number that is equal to 25 percent of all vehicles in the fleet and shuttle operations of each agency. (B) The strategy developed under subparagraph (A) shall be updated not less frequently than once every 2 years.

    This mandates the development of a strategy to increase the number of zero-emissions vehicles in federal agency fleets, directly impacting the planning and operations of the Forest Service and National Park Service.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2041 do?
Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) and appropriate agencies to collaborate on the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Initiative to facilitate the installation and use of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure on National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and specified lands owned by units of local government or Indian tribes. DOE and such agencies shall facilitate such installation and use, including by acquiring zero-emissions vehicles for the fleets of the Forest Service and the National Park Service. For purposes of determining whether the acquisition of alternative-fueled vehicles is practicable for the fleet of the Forest Service or the National Park Service, DOE shall take into account the availability on National Forest System land or National Park System land, as applicable, of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure.
Who sponsors S 2041?
S 2041 is sponsored by Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2041?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2041?
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