HR 791 · 110th Congress 2007–2009, ended

To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, and for other purposes.

Introduced Jan 31, 2007 Originated House Sponsor Jerry Weller R-IL

Fact sheet

Latest action · Feb 2, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2007
  2. Passed HouseNot reached
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Amends the Clean Air Act to prescribe: (1) the volume of renewable fuel that gasoline sold in the United States must contain in calendar years 2013 through 2025; and (2) a formula for determining the applicable volume for calendar years after 2025. Repeals provisions requiring a minimum quantity of renewable fuel to be derived from cellulosic biomass. Provides that 1.0 gallon of a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline shall be considered to be the equivalent of 1.5 gallons of renewable fuel.

Cosponsors 2

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 7, 2007.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-INMike PenceJun 7, 2007
R-ILTimothy V. JohnsonJun 7, 2007

Actions 4

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Feb 2, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
  2. Feb 1, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238)
  3. Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
  4. Jan 31, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.

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  1. Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House

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