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S.Res. 665 · 110th Congress

A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 18, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Sep 24, 2008

Designates October 3, 2008, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Sep 18, 2008

Designates October 3, 2008, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Latest action (Sep 24, 2008): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9437)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 18, 2008

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 18, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Sep 24, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.