Nick LaLota (R-NY)
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.
A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The extension of vehicle exemptions may provide continued transit benefits for those driving energy-efficient vehicles.
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The extension of HOV exemptions benefits middle-class commuters using low emission vehicles.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — 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? — The extension of HOV exemptions benefits middle-class commuters using low emission vehicles. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill impacts traffic congestion management through the study of electric vehicle exemptions in HOV lanes.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill extends the timeframe for specific HOV facility rules which aids in transportation facility management. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill extends the period during which low emission and energy efficient vehicles can use HOV facilities, potentially encouraging more EV use.
- 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