Representative Ken Calvert Supports Extension of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Through 2029
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to extend the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) through fiscal year 2029. The bipartisan legislation, House Resolution 2140, was introduced by Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Nick Langworthy (R-NY). The measure passed with a vote of 343-79, authorizing $100 million in annual funding for the program. DERA, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides competitive grants to help fleets transition from older, heavily polluting diesel vehicles and equipment to cleaner alternatives. This initiative aims to reduce air pollution and offers financial incentives to offset the higher upfront costs associated with electrifying commercial fleets. The program has been in effect for two decades, contributing to the removal of tens of thousands of older engines from the road and saving over 500 million gallons of fuel.
