To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize manufacturers of certain vehicles to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in prolonged cold weather conditions, and for other purposes.

Bill ID: 119/hr/6250
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

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Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

ID: B001323

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The bill

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize manufacturers of certain vehicles to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in prolonged cold weather conditions, and for other purposes.

HR. 6250, 119th Congress — read as touching Automotive (Legacy).

The sponsor

Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

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The money

$71,235 raised

20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,235
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$71,235

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

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1
ODOM, WILLIAM L
2 transactions
$10,000
2
GERONDALE, CHRISTOPHER
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
2 transactions
$6,600
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SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
2 transactions
$6,600
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LOKEN, TYLER
1 transaction
$5,000
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FOX, RICHARD
1 transaction
$3,435
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MCNAMARA, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$3,300
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FORSYTHE, GERALD R
1 transaction
$3,300
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HILLMAN, TATNALL LEA
1 transaction
$3,300
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HUFFMAN, JEREMY
1 transaction
$3,300
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LETTS, JIM
1 transaction
$3,300
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SPOKELY, KATHERINE
1 transaction
$3,300
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TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J
1 transaction
$3,300
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ANTONSEN, HANS
1 transaction
$3,300
15
ANTONSEN, LAURA
1 transaction
$3,300
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BABCOCK, KRISTIE
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

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Total contributions: $71,235

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Automotive (Legacy)confidence 0.90

    Section 4(a) authorizes manufacturers of covered vehicles (on-highway diesel vehicles or nonroad diesel equipment) to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in cold weather, providing a regulatory rollback that benefits diesel vehicle manufacturers, which are part of the automotive industry.

  • +Electric Utilitiesconfidence 0.70

    Section 4(b) grants year-round exemptions from diesel exhaust fluid system requirements for vehicles operating in prolonged freezing conditions, which may benefit electric utilities that rely on diesel-powered backup generators or fleet vehicles in cold regions, though the connection is indirect.

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