Green Federal Fleet Act
The Green Federal Fleet Act would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new non-tactical passenger vehicles from non-Federal entities unless the vehicle is zero-emission, meaning it produces no exhaust pollutants or greenhouse gases as determined by the EPA. An exemption is allowed if, for a particular circumstance, zero-emission technology is not technically feasible. The prohibition does not apply to purchases or leases entered into before the enactment date. Vehicles would thus shift toward zero-emission options for new federal fleet acquisitions, with the EPA defining which vehicles qualify as zero-emission. This bill targets new procurements going forward and would not retroactively require changes to existing pre-enactment fleet purchases. It defines a zero-emission vehicle and clarifies that the rule applies to non-tactical passenger vehicles purchased from non-Federal entities. The EPA Administrator would determine what qualifies as zero-emission under this measure.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition on purchases or leases: Federal agencies may not buy or lease a non-tactical passenger vehicle from a non-Federal entity unless the vehicle is zero-emission.
- 2Exemption for infeasibility: Agencies may obtain a non-zero-emission vehicle if they determine, for a specific circumstance, that zero-emission technology is not technically feasible.
- 3Applicability scope: The restriction applies to non-tactical passenger vehicles; it does not specify impact on other vehicle classes (e.g., military/tactical vehicles or non-passenger vehicles).
- 4Grandfather clause: The prohibition does not apply to purchases made or leases entered into before the enactment date.
- 5Definition and authority: A zero-emission vehicle is defined as a passenger vehicle with zero exhaust emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases (excluding water vapor) in any mode, as determined by the EPA Administrator. “Federal agency” includes entities in the legislative, judicial, or executive branches.