Bill · H.R. 2140· House(119-HR-2140)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
- Sponsored by
- Doris Matsui
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025. It amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The main purpose of the legislation is to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program. It does this by changing the year in Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 from 2024 to 2029. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026, and was received and placed on the Senate calendar on September 16, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 32
Would people in cities be better off under this?+6
Urban centers experience the highest concentration of diesel emissions.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
Extending the diesel emissions reduction program directly supports the reduction of harmful pollutants.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The program helps reduce pollutants that degrade air quality and environmental health.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Reauthorizing a program extends government expenditure for that program.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 343–79
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
09/15/2026 · Roll call 304 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Reauthorization of the diesel emissions reduction program: Section 2 of the bill extends the diesel emissions reduction program through the year 2029 by amending Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This keeps the program active, which is important to keep track of and hold accountable the programs our elected officials fund for the public good.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions mentioned that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+6Good For African Americans+4Good For Children+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Business Owners+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Students+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Farmers+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Union Workers+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Public Transit+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 - 79 (Roll no. 304).
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 - 79 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H5679)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5824)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2140.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5679-5680)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-819.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 718.
- 7/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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