S.Res. 570 — Introduced in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 570 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Burr, Mr. Rockefeller, Ms. Mikulski, and Mr. Brown) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 17, 2014, 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 air quality in the United States 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 cleaner, more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels and alternative fuel 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 mainstream adoption of alternative fuel 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 and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas first responders require proper comprehensive training to be fully prepared for any precautionary measures that they may need to take during incidents and extrications that involve alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more efficient transportation sector by choosing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles for the fleets of the Federal Government; and Whereas Federal support for the adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles can accelerate greater energy independence for the United States, improve the environmental security of the United States, and address global climate change: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 17, 2014, 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 to— (A) increase personal and commercial use of cleaner and more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; (B) promote public sector adoption of cleaner and more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (C) encourage the adoption of Federal policies to advance and adopt alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies in order to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil.