H.R. 2409 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act
H.R. 2409 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 14, 2009, sponsored by Collin C. Peterson with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) include the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy in renewable fuel program activities under such Act; (2) revise the definition of "lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions" to base the measurement of such emissions on recent observable data and consideration of regional differences of renewable fuel production, rather than on indirect land use changes; and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Collin C. Peterson (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (May 15, 2009)
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Committees
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