Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a single national fuel economy standard.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Apr 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses Congress's opinion that a single national fuel economy standard is needed. It argues that such a standard would help reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing unemployment. The resolution specifically states that California's Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation, which aims to implement a state law, conflicts with national policy set by Congress.
The resolution affects automakers and consumers by addressing fuel economy standards. It asserts that California's regulation could lead to a patchwork of different rules across states that adopt it, potentially distorting the auto market and impacting passenger safety, consumer choice, and the auto industry's economic health.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 23, 2009, this concurrent resolution was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on April 27, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require presidential signature or have the force of law.
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Timeline
27 Apr 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
27 Apr 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 106 do?
- This resolution expresses Congress's opinion that a single national fuel economy standard is needed. It argues that such a standard would help reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing unemployment. The resolution specifically states that California's Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation, which aims to implement a state law, conflicts with national policy set by Congress. The resolution affects automakers and consumers by addressing fuel economy standards. It asserts that California's regulation could lead to a patchwork of different rules across states that adopt it, potentially distorting the auto market and impacting passenger safety, consumer choice, and the auto industry's economic health. Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 23, 2009, this concurrent resolution was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on April 27, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require presidential signature or have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 106 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 106. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 106?
- H.Con.Res. 106 was sponsored by Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2] (D-AL), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 106?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (27 Apr 2009).
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