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US HR4948
US HR4948HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
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Introduced
08/12/2025
08/12/2025
In Committee
08/13/2025
08/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to extend the authorization for certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use HOV facilities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the authorization for certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, which are special traffic lanes typically reserved for vehicles carrying multiple passengers. Specifically, the bill amends Section 166(b)(5)(A) of title 23 of the United States Code by changing the expiration date for HOV lane exemptions from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2031. This six-year extension will allow alternative fuel and clean vehicles (such as electric, hybrid, or other low-emission vehicles) to continue using HOV lanes, even if they do not meet the traditional passenger occupancy requirements. The bill is relatively straightforward, focusing solely on extending the existing permission for these vehicles to use HOV facilities, which can help incentivize the adoption of more environmentally friendly transportation options.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (34)
Mark DeSaulnier (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Ed Case (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Lou Correa (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Dave Min (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 08/13/2025)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4948/all-info | 08/13/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4948/BILLS-119hr4948ih.pdf | 08/14/2025 |
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