Bill · H.R. 4948· House(119-HR-4948)

HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act

Age: 74 years

California

Introduced: 8/12/2025
Last activity: 8/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by: Mark DeSaulnier
Cosponsors: - 33 - 0

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act," seeks to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to extend the authorization that allows certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use HOV facilities. Specifically, it changes the expiration date for this authorization from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2031. This change affects how these specific vehicles can access high occupancy vehicle lanes.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
Extending HOV access for clean vehicles incentivizes the continued use of low-emission transportation.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+1
The bill supports the utility of high occupancy vehicle infrastructure by ensuring continued access for clean vehicle drivers.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+1
Owners of expensive alternative fuel and clean vehicles benefit from continued access to HOV lanes.