S. 247: | Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009 |
111th Congress 2009-2010 |
A bill to accelerate motor fuel savings nationwide and provide incentives to registered owners of high fuel consumption automobiles to replace such automobiles with fuel efficient automobiles or public transportation.
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Full Text | Status: |  | Introduced | Jan 14, 2009 | | Referred to Committee | View Committee Assignments |  | Reported by Committee | ... | | Senate Vote | ... | | House Vote | ... | | Signed by President | ... |
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[Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 6:26AM] | Last Action: | Jan 14, 2009:
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Mar 17, 2009 5:32 PM - How much will this bill cost taxpayers if enacted? -
Read AnswersAnswered by a visitor on Mar 31, 2009 7:30 PM -
The cost will depend on how many people trade in their car. Answered by a visitor on Apr 30, 2009 2:21 PM -
The cost will be appropriated from a chunk of the Economic Stimulus Package. Therefore, it's already been accounted for. May 6, 2009 6:11 PM - What if you traded in your vehicle recently for a newer more efficient model, will you receive a tax credit as proposed retroactive? -
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Sources of Influence
MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations
have taken a stance on this bill:
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy Consumer Federation of America Safe Climate Campaign Sierra Club | Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association Automotive Recyclers Association Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Tire Industry Association UAW |
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