S. 3281 would improve air quality by expanding the use of low-emission natural gas as a transportation fuel.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editDrive America on Natural Gas Act of 2008 - Amends the wikiClean Air Act to: (1) redefine renewable fuel to include renewable and be the firstnonrenewable natural gas (NG), including compressed natural (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG); and (2) require fuel credit program regulations to provide for generation of credits for renewable and nonrenewable natural gas.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a detailed summarynew qualified alternative fuel motor vehicle credit for dual fueled automobiles.

Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the bill!)Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to conduct a program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration, with a particular emphasis on streamlining the certification of NG conversion systems.

Directs the EPA Administrator to: (1) establish a demonstration program to assist states in facilitating the development of alternative-fueled vehicles; and (2) waive requirements for recertification of certain kits for the conversion of vehicles to NG.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/17/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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== Points in Favor ==

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