HR 2267 · 113th Congress · Law

American Fuel Protection Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.(2013-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Fuel Protection Act of 2013 - Deems a claim for liability against a qualified entity as a claim against the United States for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the use of transportation fuel containing ethanol in concentrations greater than 10% to operate an internal combustion engine. Abrogates U.S. sovereign immunity and makes the United States exclusively liable for such claims. Limits awards to actual damages sustained by a claimant. Defines "qualified entity" to mean an entity engaged in the manufacture, use, sale, or distribution of: (1) transportation fuel or renewable fuel, or (2) products which use transportation fuel. Grants U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction of any civil actions on such claims.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican