[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 120 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 120

  Designating April 20, 2017, as ``National Alternative Fuel Vehicle 
                                 Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                April 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017

   Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating April 20, 2017, as ``National Alternative Fuel Vehicle 
                                 Day''.

Whereas the United States should reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance 
        energy security by creating a transportation sector that is less 
        dependent on oil;
Whereas the United States should improve the air quality of the country by 
        reducing emissions from the millions of motor vehicles that operate in 
        the United States;
Whereas the United States should foster national expertise and technological 
        advancement in the development of cleaner, more energy-efficient 
        alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles;
Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels, alternative fuel 
        vehicles, and advanced technology vehicles will create jobs and increase 
        the competitiveness of the United States in the international community;
Whereas the people of the United States need more options for clean and energy-
        efficient transportation;
Whereas the mainstream adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced 
        technology vehicles will produce benefits at the local, national, and 
        international levels;
Whereas consumers and businesses require a better understanding of the benefits 
        of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles;
Whereas numerous audiences, such as first responders, require comprehensive 
        training to become fully prepared for any precautionary measures for 
        working with alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; 
        and
Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more 
        efficient transportation sector by choosing alternative fuel vehicles 
        and advanced technology vehicles for the fleets of the Federal 
        Government: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates April 20, 2017, as ``National Alternative 
        Fuel Vehicle Day'';
            (2) proclaims National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day as a 
        day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the 
        greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses 
        new sources of energy; and
            (3) urges the people of the United States--
                    (A) to increase the personal and commercial use of 
                cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles 
                and advanced technology vehicles;
                    (B) to promote public sector adoption of cleaner 
                and energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles and 
                advanced technology vehicles; and
                    (C) to encourage the adoption of Federal policies 
                to reduce the dependence of the United States on 
                foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of 
                alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel 
                technologies.
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