Mr. Kiefer, for himself and Mr. Wisniewski, submits the following to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

For the conservation of energy by limiting the speed of all vehicles


SECTION I: SHORT TITLE

This bill shall be referred to as the "National Highway Speed Limit Act".

SECTION II: FINDINGS OF CONGRESS

Congress finds the following:

1. We are using energy at an unprecedented rate, causing a national energy crisis.

2. In the past, Congress passed a speed limit of 55 miles per hour, designed primarily to increase fuel consumption rates.

3. This speed limit is also responsible for increasing traffic safety.

SECTION III: THE NATIONAL SPEED LIMIT

A. All states shall set their speed limits on any highway to no higher than fifty-five (55) miles per hour.

B. All states shall have the power to set a lower speed limit on any highway in their jurisdiction.

SECTION IV: ENFORCEMENT

1. All states shall have three months to bring their laws into compliance with this law.

2. Any state found not to be in compliance shall be penalized by having their highway transportation funds revoked.

SECTION V: ENABLING SECTION

This law shall be in effect upon appropriate passage and / or the signature of the President or his designate in accordance with the Constitution.