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Read. Follow. Verify.1965 Senate Hearings on Vehicle Emission Standards (S. 306)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the April 7, 1965, Senate subcommittee hearings regarding S. 306, a proposed amendment to the . The bill aimed to establish federal emission standards for gasoline and diesel vehicles and create a national air pollution control laboratory.
The hearing represents a foundational step in the creation of federal automotive emission standards, which eventually mandated the technology used in all modern vehicles to reduce tailpipe pollution.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Automobile manufacturers
The bill proposes new federal standards for vehicle emissions that would require changes to engine and exhaust manufacturing.
General public
The legislation aims to regulate air quality, which impacts public health and the types of vehicles available for purchase.
Key Facts
- S. 306 proposes amending the Clean Air Act to mandate federal emission standards for gasoline-powered vehicles.
- S. 306 proposes amending the Clean Air Act to mandate federal emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles.
- The bill includes a provision to establish a federal air pollution control laboratory.
- The hearing was held by the Special Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution during the 89th Congress, first session.
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- The primary focus of the legislation is the regulation of pollutants emitted from motor vehicles.
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Federalization of Emission Standards
The hearing documents the transition from state-level or non-existent emission standards to a centralized federal regulatory framework.
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