This bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow fuel used in ocean-going vessels to qualify as additional renewable fuel for which credits can be generated under the renewable fuel program. Sec. 2, Renewable fuel for ocean-going vessels: The bill modifies the definition of renewable fuel in the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels alongside home heating oil and jet fuel. This change applies starting from the first calendar year after the bill's enactment. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator must issue regulations within 365 days of enactment to implement this change. Within 365 days after issuing those final regulations, the Administrator must report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the implementation of the amendment and related regulations.
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HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 6, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Mar 6, 2025
House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To Mar 6, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors23 cosponsors
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)Sponsor, Mar 6, 2025
Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
John Garamendi (D-CA-8)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Mike Flood (R-NE-1)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)OriginalJoined Mar 6, 2025
Angie Craig (D-MN-2)Joined Mar 11, 2025
Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4)Joined Mar 11, 2025
Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)Joined Mar 14, 2025
Randy Weber (R-TX-14)Joined Apr 8, 2025
Zachary Nunn (R-IA-3)Joined Apr 8, 2025
Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2)Joined Jun 23, 2025
Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)Joined Jun 23, 2025
Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)Joined Jun 23, 2025
Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)Joined Jun 24, 2025
Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Joined Jun 24, 2025
Brad Finstad (R-MN-1)Joined Oct 17, 2025
Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Joined Nov 17, 2025
Troy Carter (D-LA-2)Joined Nov 19, 2025
James Baird (R-IN-4)Joined Apr 15, 2026
Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Joined Jul 2, 2026
Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Joined Sep 15, 2026
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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
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To amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program.Official Title as Introduced