H.R. 3081 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Renewable Fuels Act of 2005
H.R. 3081 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 28, 2005, sponsored by Gil Gutknecht with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Renewable Fuels Act of 2005 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program to require U.S. motor vehicle fuel to contain a certain volume of renewable fuel. Defines "renewable fuel" to include cellulosic biomass ethanol, waste derived ethanol, and biodiesel.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gil Gutknecht (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from USDA. (Jul 12, 2005)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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