H.R. 791 · 110th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerry Weller
- Introduced
- 2007-01-31
- Latest action
- 2007-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.