S 824 · 97th Congress · Energy

Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-03-27· Sponsored by Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Energy Department.(1981-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1981 - Amends the Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979 to authorize the President to require payment to the Secretary of the Treasury by each person engaged in the production or importation of motor fuel of an emergency motor fuel rationing fee to be levied on each gallon of fuel produced in or imported into the United States. Stipulates that such fee may only be put into effect if: (1) there is a severe interruption of the energy supply, or it is necessary for the United States to comply with obligations under the international energy program; (2) the President has transmitted to Congress information to that effect; and (3) neither House of Congress disapproves. Authorizes the President to make the fee effective without regard to the above if: (1) the President has transmitted to Congress a request to waive the requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which provides an expedited procedure for energy conservation contingency plans; and (2) Congress approves the request within 30 days. Sets forth guidelines for determining the fee, including: (1) the need to restrain consumption; (2) th…

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