H.R.3671 - Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act
115th Congress (2017-2018)
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] (Introduced 09/01/2017)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Transportation and Infrastructure; Education and the Workforce; Science, Space, and Technology; Financial Services; Foreign Affairs
Latest Action: House - 09/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (All Actions)
Tracker: Introduced Passed House Passed Senate To President Became Law
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Shown Here: Introduced in House (09/01/2017)
Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act This bill transitions away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean energy sources (e.g., energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy). By 2027: (1) 80% of electricity sold must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 80% of new vehicle sales from manufacturers must be sales of zero-emission vehicles, and (3) 80% of train rail lines and train engines must be electrified. By 2035: (1) 100% of electricity must be generated from clean energy resources, (2) 100% of vehicle sales from manufacturers must be zero- emission vehicles, and (3) 100% of train rail lines and train engines must be electrified. The bill establishes a car allowance rebate system within the Department of Transportation to provide economic incentives for consumers to purchase new, clean energy vehicles. No federal permits for new major fossil fuel projects may be issued in 2018 and thereafter. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) terminate specified fossil fuel subsidies, (2) permanently extend renewable electricity production tax credits for electricity generated from wind, and (3) permanently extend a business energy investment tax credit for solar or wind energy technologies. A Community Assistance Fund is established for specified industrial and energy efficiency programs. The bill permanently reauthorizes the Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides energy efficiency retrofits of low-income homes. It prohibits exports of domestically produced crude oil and natural gas, including liquefied natural gas. The Center for Clean Energy Workforce Development is established within the Department of Labor.
Co-sponsors Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD-8]* Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA-13]* Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragan [D-CA-44]* Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA-33]* Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN-5] Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL-9] Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY-10] Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez [D-IL-4] Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC-At Large] Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro [D-CT-3] Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA-19] Rep. Grace F. Napolitano [D-CA-32] Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12] Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-11] Rep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2] Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA-37] Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. [D-GA-4]
Illinois Elected Officials who have signed the Off Fossil Fuels Pledge Jan Schakowsky, Congresswoman, 9th Congressional District Luis V. Guiterrez, Congressman, 4th Congressional District
Daniel Biss, State Senator, State Senate District 9 Ira Silverstein, State Senator, 8th District Heather A. Steans, State Senator, 7th District
Kelly M. Cassidy, State Representative, 14th District
Devon Reid, City Clerk, City of Evanston Holly Scholz, Park District Commissioner, Fox Valley Park District Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, County Board Commissioner, Cook County
Lois Kain Food and Water Watch, local member 1602 S Carle Ave Urbana 217-220-0245 [email protected]
Jessica Fujan Food and Water Watch, Midwest Region Director [email protected]