HB+58

HB 58

Title: 25 MPG by 2014 Act

Sponsors: AKIMSON(R CA), NDISTAULO(R WI), EBLUSO(R NC),

Purpose: The purpose of our bill is to revolutionize the way we treat our Earth.

The goals of our bill are as follows: 1. To help the environment by lowering fuel emissions. 2. To become less dependent on foreign oil. 3.To help the economy by making gas prices cheaper. 4.To help American automakers by making Asian cars improve. This will give the American companies a chance to catch up. 5. To encourage companies to invest in green alternatives. 6. To lead a "green" movement in which the whole world will take part.

Eligibilty: This bill is for anyone in the U.S. that buys an American car starting in 2014. An individual may apply if he or she: 1. Is in the United States legally. 2. Has a driver's liscense. 3. This bill will benefit the poor and rich equally.

Terms and Benifits: 1.Americans will benefit from cleaner air. 2.Americans will benefit by spending less $ on gas. 3. Used cars that get under 25 MPG will be allowed on the roads until 2025. 4. This bill applies only to passenger vehicles. 5. Companies that try to take shortcuts will be warned, and legal action will be taken.

Incentives and Extras: 1. A $200 dollar a year "green tax" will be assessed to all Americans. This will not be a problem due to the gas money they save. 2. The "green tax" will all go directly towards researching and funding alternative energies. 3. Those who own cars that get less than 25 MPG will be able to drive them until 2025.

Fiscal impact: 1. Most of the bill will be paid for by the auto companies. It is their problem if they don't want be able to do buisness in the US. 2. Only about $140,000,000 will come from tax money. 3. This is very cheap compared to the average environmental bill. 3. The $140,000,000. will be to cover marketing, energy, labor, and legal costs.

Duration of bill's services: 1.Starts with a minimum MPG of 25 in 2014. 2. All cars on the road must meet the minimum MPG of 25 by 2025.