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S 432 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021

Summary
Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021 or the FREEZER Trucks Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a pilot program to award grants, rebates, or low-cost revolving loans for electrifying or retiring diesel-powered transport refrigeration units in certain heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., commercial trucks).
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes electrification of truck refrigeration units, reducing diesel (fossil fuel) use and advancing clean energy infrastructure through EPA grants/rebates for zero-emission vehicles.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes zero-emission refrigeration trucks, reducing diesel emissions and pollution. Directly advances environmental protection by targeting transportation emissions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electrification of commercial truck refrigeration units, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through EPA grants/loans for zero-emission vehicles.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 24, 2021 Last action Feb 24, 2021
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Feb 24, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Feb 24, 2021
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Edward J. Markey
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MA
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