H.R. 3097 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Apr 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal agencies must buy zero-emission vehicles
This bill requires federal agencies to purchase or lease passenger vehicles that are zero-emission, meaning they produce no exhaust emissions. The requirement has exceptions for tactical vehicles (like those used by law enforcement in special operations) and situations where zero-emission technology isn't yet available for a particular type of vehicle.
How it affects you
This change affects federal employees who drive government vehicles, as they'd be using cleaner, emission-free cars. It could also influence the broader vehicle market, since federal purchasing power might encourage manufacturers to develop more zero-emission options. Most everyday Americans won't feel a direct impact unless they work for a federal agency or benefit from the environmental effects of reduced government vehicle emissions.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2025)
Green Federal Fleet Act
This bill requires passenger vehicles that are purchased or leased from a nonfederal entity by a federal agency to be zero-emission vehicles. This requirement does not apply to tactical vehicles or in circumstances where a zero-emission vehicle is not technically feasible.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3097
A BILL
Green Federal Fleet Act
Sponsor: Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) · Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 30, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”