9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

House Bill

H.R. 912

119th Congress

9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic

CA-26

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and environmental impacts of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The goal is to understand the financial and greenhouse gas implications of transitioning the government's vehicle fleet to more sustainable options.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

SponsorJulia Brownley (D-CA)

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and environmental impacts of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The goal is to understand the financial and greenhouse gas implica

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This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and environmental impacts of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The goal is to understand the financial and greenhouse gas implications of transitioning the government's vehicle fleet to more sustainable options.

Bill Number: 912
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Energy

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Title: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Bill Number: 912
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and environmental impacts of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The goal is to understand the financial and greenhouse gas implications of transitioning the government's

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and environmental impacts of replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The goal is to understand the financial and greenhouse gas implications of transitioning the government's vehicle fleet to more sustainable options.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Comparison of Sustainable Transportation Act or the COST Act This bill requires the federal government to analyze the costs and impacts of replacing vehicles fueled by gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles (e.g., vehicles capable of using fuel that contains a percentage of ethanol). Specifically, the Government Accountability Office must analyze the costs of replacing light-duty vehicles (i.e., vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or less, such as passenger cars, minivans, and sport utility vehicles) in the federal fleet that are fueled with gasoline with electric vehicles or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles. The federal fleet means vehicles owned or operated by the federal government. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must analyze the overall greenhouse gas impacts of the following types of vehicles: (1) a conventional gasoline vehicle, (2) an E85 (a fuel containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) capable flex-fuel vehicle, or (3) a battery electric vehicle. In conducting the analysis, DOE must utilize the most recent Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model (commonly referred to as the GREET model) developed by Argonne National Laboratory.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to analyze the costs of replacing gasoline-powered light-duty vehicles in the federal fleet with electric or flex-fuel ethanol vehicles.
The Department of Energy must analyze the greenhouse gas impacts of conventional gasoline vehicles, E85 flex-fuel vehicles, and battery electric vehicles.
The analysis must use the latest Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation (GREET) model developed by Argonne National Laboratory.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect the federal government, as it would require analyses of the costs and environmental impacts of transitioning the government's vehicle fleet to more sustainable options. The results of these analyses could inform future decisions about purchasing and using electric or flex-fuel vehicles in the federal fleet, potentially leading to changes in the government's vehicle usage and emissions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

912, 119th Congress (2025). "9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-912