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HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act (HR-4948) · Congress.wiki

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August 12, 2025

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United StatesHouse Bill 4948HR 4948

HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act

Transportation and Public Works

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Introduced August 12, 2025 by Mark James Desaulnier · Last progress August 12, 2025

Californiasenator·Alejandro Padilla

Transportation and Public Works

HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act

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2 cosponsors·Updated 3/7/2026·Last progress September 19, 2025

AI Summary

This bill keeps allowing certain alternative-fuel and clean vehicles to use HOV (carpool) lanes even with only one person in the car. It does this by extending the current end date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2031.

In short, it’s about giving more time for cleaner cars to keep using carpool lanes under the existing program in federal law.

Who is affected: Drivers of certain alternative-fuel and clean vehicles.
What changes: The authorization to use HOV lanes is extended by six years.
When: Through September 30, 2031.