Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to administer a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve to: (1) provide feedstocks in furtherance of biofuel-based energy production; and (2) support the biofuels energy industry when production is at risk due to reductions in feedstocks or commodity prices. Sets forth related provisions respecting commercial commodity purchases, release of commodity stocks, and storage payments.
Authorizes the Secretary to make and guarantee loans for biofuel production, distribution, development, and storage. Sets forth loan eligibility provisions. Directs the Secretary to establish a related revolving fund.
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Nov 16, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8329-8330)
Nov 6, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Nov 6, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.