HR 3238 · 110th Congress · Energy

To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2007-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See Public Law 110-140 (H.R. 6).(2007-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an infrastructure development grants program to assist motor fuel dealers to implement motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for renewable fuel; (2) enter into contracts with entities to install and market renewable fuels; and (3) establish requirements for grant recipients to provide renewable fuel to the public. Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company. Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement restrictions regarding renewable fuel infrastructures. Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study and report to Congress on utilization in the United States of ethanol blended gasoline with certain levels of ethanol. Amends the Clean Air Act to provide: (1) specifications for biodiesel; (2) grants for cellulosic ethanol production; and (3) constraints upon waivers for renewable fuel or renewable fuel additives. Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to launch a consumer education campaign for flexible-fuel vehicles. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to encourage domestic production and sales …

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1 Democrat