Bill · S. 5092· Senate(119-S-5092)
RAAM Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Crapo
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The RAAM Act aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to eliminate corporate average fuel economy standards. This bill repeals Chapter 329 of subtitle VI of title 49, which pertains to these standards. The changes regarding the repeal would apply to model year 2029 and every model year following that. The legislation also includes various conforming amendments to update definitions of automobiles and judicial review processes. Additionally, it establishes a national fuel economy policy asserting federal exclusivity over these standards.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Automotive manufacturers and distributors benefit from reduced regulatory compliance costs.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill asserts federal exclusivity over fuel economy standards and preempts state authority.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+1
The bill promotes interstate commerce by creating a uniform national standard and preempting state regulations.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7
The bill significantly reduces state power by prohibiting local governments from enforcing their own fuel economy standards.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-6
Eliminating fuel economy standards is expected to increase vehicle emissions and reduce the push for more efficient technologies.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The repeal of fuel economy standards removes a key regulatory mechanism for controlling automobile emissions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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State Law Restrictions: The bill prevents states or local governments from enforcing their own fuel economy standards or average fuel economy standards for automobiles (Section 3(b)). This provides a uniform national standard by prohibiting local regulations.
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Rights of Industry Participants: The bill establishes that people involved in the purchase, manufacture, or sale of motor vehicles—including consumers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers—have a right to be free from the enforcement of state laws that are inconsistent with the federal policy (Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Elimination of Standards: The bill repeals Chapter 329 of title 49, which eliminates corporate average fuel economy standards starting with model year 2029 (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-6Improves Environmental Protections-5Increases Renewable Energy Investment-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Urban Residents-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increase States Rights-7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Consumer Protection-3
- 7/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
- Alan Armstrong
Republican · Oklahoma
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida