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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 1, 2018
Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare.
Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy.
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Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] · D–CA
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Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5588)
Introduced in Senate
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