III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 120 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 20, 2017, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day .

Whereas the United States should reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance energy security by creating a transportation sector that is less dependent on oil; Whereas the United States should improve the air quality of the country by reducing emissions from the millions of motor vehicles that operate in the United States; Whereas the United States should foster national expertise and technological advancement in the development of cleaner, more energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced technology vehicles will create jobs and increase the competitiveness of the United States in the international community; Whereas the people of the United States need more options for clean and energy-efficient transportation; Whereas the mainstream adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles will produce benefits at the local, national, and international levels; Whereas consumers and businesses require a better understanding of the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas numerous audiences, such as first responders, require comprehensive training to become fully prepared for any precautionary measures for working with alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; and Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more efficient transportation sector by choosing alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles for the fleets of the Federal Government: Now, therefore, be it