Establish stricter energy efficiency requirements for motor vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act?
The SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act is currently represented by S. 4892, which has been in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources since June 24, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to advance past this stage. This outcome is standard because the vast majority of bills never receive a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act (S. 4892 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A senate committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4378 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4378 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Joni Ernst (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
