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H.R. 2140 · 119th Congress

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Passed HouseEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Passed HouseSep 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624. The House passed it 343–79. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2140 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Sep 16, 2026).

42 U.S.C. 16137 Authorization of appropriations

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 42 U.S.C. 16137(a)changedby H.R. 2140 Sec. 2

    (a) In general. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 20242029, to remain available until expended.

    The bill says: Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16137(a)) is amended by striking "2024" and inserting "2029".

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16137)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.Senate
  2. Sep 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 15, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 - 79 (Roll no. 304). (text: CR H5679) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Sep 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 - 79 (Roll no. 304). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Sep 15, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5824)House floor actions
  6. Sep 15, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
  7. Sep 15, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2140.House floor actions
  8. Sep 15, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5679-5680)House floor actions
  9. Sep 15, 2026Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  10. Sep 14, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 718.House floor actions
  11. Sep 14, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-819.House floor actions
  12. Sep 14, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-819.Library of Congress
  13. Jul 14, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
  14. Jul 14, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  15. Mar 14, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.House committee actions
  16. Mar 14, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  17. Mar 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  18. Mar 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 15, 2026 · HousePassed 343–79
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
    R 130 yes, 79 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 212 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Ken Calvert R-CA-41
  • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
  • Chellie Pingree D-ME-1