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S. 2235Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Sponsored by Sheldon WhitehouseSen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Introduced July 10, 2025

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The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 updates the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by extending the federal diesel emissions reduction program. The amendment pushes the program’s authorization deadline forward five years, from 2024 to 2029, allowing continued funding and activities aimed at reducing diesel pollution. This affects agencies and stakeholders involved in diesel emission control projects across the United States.

Key Provisions

  • Changes the authorization period for the diesel emissions reduction program in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, extending it from the current end date of 2024 to 2029.

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

October 29, 2025

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Introduced in Senate

July 10, 2025

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works Committee

July 10, 2025

SenateCommittee

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Environment and Public Works Committee

October 29, 2025

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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.

Environment and Public Works Committee

October 29, 2025

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

October 29, 2025

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Calendar No. 226

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 2235

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 10, 2025

Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Booker, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

October 29, 2025

Reported by Mrs. Capito, without amendment

A BILL

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025.

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Reauthorization of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

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

October 29, 2025

Reported without amendment