Freedom Fuels Act of 2013
Latest action · Feb 26, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Freedom Fuels Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of liquid transportation fuel, including jet fuel, that: (1) meets requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 relating to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; (2) uses a feedstock produced within a state; and (3) is refined, manufactured, or produced in a state.
Prohibits any contract options that extend the overall contract period beyond 10 years.
Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on performance under each contract.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 26, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MT | Jon Tester | Original | Feb 26, 2013 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Feb 26, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2013Introduced in Senate
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