legislation: 109-hr-5703
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| 109-hr-5703 | 109 | hr | 5703 | Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-28 | 2006-07-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . | House | Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | M000627 | 1 | Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits through 2010 for the purchase of a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle and for the conversion of an existing motor vehicle into a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle. Defines "qualified flexible fuel vehicle" to include a vehicle using fuel with an 85% ethanol content. Establishes in the Treasury the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund to create a grant program for the construction and operation of alternative fuel refueling stations. Defines "alternative fuels" to mean: (1) fuels with an 85% ethanol content, liquefied petroleum gas, or hydrogen; or (2) biodiesel mixtures. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to remit 90% of the civil penalties collected for violations of automobile fuel economy standards to the Trust Fund. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z |