No Cages in the Everglades Act

House Bill

H.R. 4542

119th Congress

No Cages in the Everglades Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill aims to support the development and use of innovative vehicle technologies in the United States. It authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development programs on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as to support initiatives to increase the production and lower the cost of these technologies.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced7/29/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, f

ChamberHouse

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No Cages in the Everglades Act

This bill aims to support the development and use of innovative vehicle technologies in the United States. It authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development programs on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric and hydrogen-pow

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This bill aims to support the development and use of innovative vehicle technologies in the United States. It authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development programs on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as to support initiatives to increase the production and lower the cost of these technologies.

Bill Number: 4542
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, f
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Title: No Cages in the Everglades Act
Bill Number: 4542
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, f
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Summary: This bill aims to support the development and use of innovative vehicle technologies in the United States. It authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development programs on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as to support ini

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to support the development and use of innovative vehicle technologies in the United States. It authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development programs on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as to support initiatives to increase the production and lower the cost of these technologies.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023 This bill authorizes through FY2028 Department of Energy (DOE) activities to support the research, development, and commercialization of innovative vehicle technologies in partnership or collaboration with industry, fuel producers and energy suppliers, electric utilities, universities, and laboratories. DOE must conduct a research and development program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies. DOE must seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The bill also requires DOE to carry out a research, development, and commercial application program for advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing. In addition, DOE must <ul> <li>conduct a program on advanced technologies for medium- to heavy-duty commercial, vocational, recreational, and transit vehicles;</li> <li>conduct a competitive grant program to demonstrate the integration of multiple advanced technologies on Class 8 trucks and trailers; and</li> <li>undertake a pilot program for technologies to improve total machine or system efficiency for nonroad mobile equipment (e.g., agricultural, construction, air, and seaport equipment).</li> </ul> <ul> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct research and development on advanced vehicle technologies, such as electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Requires the Department of Energy to support initiatives to increase the production and lower the cost of advanced vehicle technologies.
Establishes programs to demonstrate the integration of multiple advanced technologies on heavy-duty trucks and to improve the efficiency of non-road mobile equipment like agricultural and construction machinery.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect the automotive industry, energy producers, and consumers by supporting the development and commercialization of innovative vehicle technologies. This could lead to increased availability and affordability of electric, hydrogen, and other advanced vehicles, as well as improvements in the efficiency of heavy-duty and non-road equipment. The bill's impact would be felt by businesses and individuals who rely on or use these types of vehicles and machinery.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Air quality

Energy efficiency and conservation

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

Manufacturing

Materials

Motor fuels

Motor vehicles

Oil and gas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4542, 119th Congress (2025). "No Cages in the Everglades Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4542

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