HR 5321119th CongressIn Committee

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Sep 11, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-New York)

Environment & ClimateInfrastructure

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill makes two changes related to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) facilities and low-emission/energy-efficient vehicle exemptions. First, it extends the sunset date of the special rule that allows certain low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use HOV facilities by replacing the current expiration date of September 30, 2025 with December 31, 2026. Second, it requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the effectiveness of electric vehicle exemptions in reducing traffic congestion and to report the results to Congress within 180 days after enactment. The overall purpose is to extend the policy for EV/HOV lane exemptions and to obtain a data-driven assessment of their impact on congestion.

Key Points

1Extends the expiration of the HOV facility exemption for low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles from September 30, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
2Requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the effectiveness of electric vehicle exemptions in reducing traffic congestion.
3The Secretary must submit to Congress a report containing the results of this study not later than 180 days after the date of enactment.
4The amendment targets Section 166(b)(5)(A) of title 23, United States Code, changing the sunset date language.
5The bill was introduced in the House by Mr. LaLota (joined by Mr. Stanton) and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; status is introduced.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: EV owners and other low-emission/energy-efficient vehicle users who may use HOV facilities; states and localities administering or implementing HOV lanes.Secondary group/area affected: traffic/transportation policymakers, transportation agencies, and infrastructure planners evaluating HOV lane policies and exemptions.Additional impacts: The mandated study could influence future federal policy decisions regarding EV exemptions and HOV lane rules; it may affect budgeting, data collection efforts, and the design of congestion-reduction strategies based on the study’s findings.

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