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Boehlert-Markey Fuel Efficiency Bill
Our Position: support
Bill Number: HR3762
Sponsor: Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY)
Legislative Session: 2006
This bill sets out "to require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency in order to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the United States by 10 percent beginning in 2016, and for other purposes" (Official bill name).
Status
This bill was introduced on September 14, 2005. On September 19, 2005: it was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
Action Needed
Tell your representative to support raising fuel economy standards to help break our dependence on oil.
Contact
Brendan Bell Associate Washington Representative, Global Warming, Fuel Economy, Cool Cities brendan.bell@sierraclub.org 202-675-7913
Background
The biggest single step that the United States can take to curb global warming and save oil is to raise the fuel economy of our cars and light trucks. By making our cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs go farther on a gallon of gas, Americans can save billions of dollars, curb global warming pollution, and slash our dependence on oil — making our nation safer and more secure. The Sierra Club's Clean Car Campaign is putting pressure on automakers to use current technology to build cars and trucks that will move America towards energy independence, save consumers money at the pump, and curb global warming.
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