Bill · H.R. 5321· House(119-HR-5321)
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Nick LaLota
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 8
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes changes to title 23 of the United States Code regarding low emission and energy efficient vehicle facilities. It specifically targets the timeline for HOV facilities. The legislation seeks to extend a specific date from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a specific study. This study must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The extension of vehicle exemptions may provide continued transit benefits for those driving energy-efficient vehicles.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The extension of HOV exemptions benefits middle-class commuters using low emission vehicles.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill impacts traffic congestion management through the study of electric vehicle exemptions in HOV lanes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of HOV Rules: By changing the date in Section 166(b)(5)(A) from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2026, the bill allows for continued use of certain facilities for a longer period of time.
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Data Collection on Congestion: Section 1(b) requires a study on how electric vehicle exemptions affect traffic congestion, which could provide useful information for future transportation decisions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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 Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Young KimRepublican · California
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona