Drive America Forward Act

May 21, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced the Drive America Forward Act (S.1135). The bill will save jobs and help remove less-efficient cars from the road. Once signed into law it will provide consumers with a voucher to help pay for the purchase or qualified lease of a new, more efficient vehicle. Similar legislation was recently introduced in the House.    » read more »

New Legislation Would Increase Demand for Cars and Auto Parts

May 22, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) to introduce the Drive America Forward Act (S. 1135). Brown is an original cosponsor of this legislation that would create jobs and increase demand for cars and auto parts by providing consumers with a voucher worth up to $4,500 for the purchase or lease of a more fuel-efficient vehicle.    » read more »