HR-5162 : Still Just a Bill

Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 or the Green VAN Act of 2019

This bill allows a manufacturer a 10% tax credit of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price.

The bill defines "zero-emission heavy vehicle" as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2019-11-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
  • Income tax credits
  • Motor carriers

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