To expand the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to include alternative fuels, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 3345

Introduced

Jul 19, 2005

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823-1824)

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Alcohol as fuel Alternative energy sources Armed Forces and National Security Diesel motor Energy Energy supplies Petroleum reserves Public Lands and Natural Resources Strategic materials

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Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to: (1) define "fuel products" to mean petroleum products and alternative fuels, including ethanol and biodiesel; (2) redesignate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as the Strategic Fuels Reserve; and (3) rename the SPR Petroleum Account as the SFR Fuel Account (thus bringing such alternative fuels within the purview of EPCA).

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Apr 26, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823-1824)
Jul 19, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2005

Introduced in House

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