RAAM Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, known as the RAAM Act, would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for vehicles. Specifically, it would repeal the federal law that establishes these standards, with the change applying to vehicle model year 2029 and all subsequent years. The bill also includes provisions that would preempt states from creating or enforcing their own fuel economy standards for automobiles.
The RAAM Act primarily affects automobile manufacturers by removing existing federal fuel economy requirements. It also impacts consumers by potentially influencing vehicle design and fuel efficiency choices. Additionally, state governments would be prohibited from setting their own fuel economy mandates for vehicles sold in interstate commerce.
S. 5092 was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, by Senator Mike Crapo and has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of its introduction, this is the bill's initial step in the legislative process.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5092 do?
- This bill, known as the RAAM Act, would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for vehicles. Specifically, it would repeal the federal law that establishes these standards, with the change applying to vehicle model year 2029 and all subsequent years. The bill also includes provisions that would preempt states from creating or enforcing their own fuel economy standards for automobiles. The RAAM Act primarily affects automobile manufacturers by removing existing federal fuel economy requirements. It also impacts consumers by potentially influencing vehicle design and fuel efficiency choices. Additionally, state governments would be prohibited from setting their own fuel economy mandates for vehicles sold in interstate commerce. S. 5092 was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, by Senator Mike Crapo and has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of its introduction, this is the bill's initial step in the legislative process.
- Has S. 5092 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5092. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5092?
- S. 5092 was sponsored by Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5092?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (22 Jul 2026).
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