3.0.0 3238 2023-01-11T20:47:35Z 2023-01-11T20:47:35Z House H HR 2007-07-31 110 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy20 Energy Subcommittee Referred to 2007-08-24T16:20:06Z Discharged from 2007-08-04T03:38:20Z Referred to 2007-07-31T13:03:50Z hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Discharged from 2007-08-04T03:38:37Z Referred to 2007-07-31T13:04:05Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw14 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Referred to 2007-08-01T21:12:38Z hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee Referred to 2007-08-01T21:12:15Z hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Referred to 2007-08-01T21:11:49Z Discharged from 2007-08-04T03:38:30Z Referred to 2007-07-31T13:04:00Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Reported by 2007-08-04T03:37:54Z Referred to 2007-07-31T13:03:45Z H. Rept. 110-306 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 110 1419 S 2007-05-17 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6272-6301) Related bill House 2007-12-19 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions For Further Action See Public Law 110-140 (H.R. 6). Committee 2007-08-24 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Committee 2007-08-03 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00193 2007-08-03 Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2007-08-03 Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2007-08-03 Committee on Transportation discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2007-08-03 Committee on Transportation discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2007-08-03 Committee on Science and Technology discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2007-08-03 Committee on Science and Technology discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2007-08-03 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-306, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2007-08-03 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-306, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2007-08-01 hspw14 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Committee 2007-08-01 hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Committee 2007-08-01 hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Committee 2007-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2007-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2007-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2007-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2007-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2007-07-31 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2007-07-31 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress B000657 Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] RICK BOUCHER D VA 9 N D000355 Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] JOHN DINGELL D MI D. 15 2007-07-31 True Energy Administrative procedure Administrative remedies Agricultural wastes Agriculture and Food Alcohol as fuel Alternative energy sources Authorization Automobile industry Cellulose Commerce Commercialization Congress Congressional reporting requirements Consumer education Department of Energy Diesel motor Economic impact statements Economics and Public Finance Energy conservation Energy crops Energy efficiency Energy research Energy storage Energy transportation Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency Environmental technology Federal advisory bodies Federal aid to research Foreign Trade and International Finance Franchises (Retail trade) Fuel consumption Government Operations and Politics Government vehicles Infrastructure Infrastructure (Economics) International Affairs Israel Joint ventures Labor and Employment Law Marketing Middle East and North Africa Motor vehicle pollution control Occupational retraining Oils and fats Petroleum industry Pipelines Public service advertising Railroad freight operations Refuse as fuel Research and development Restrictive trade practices Science, Technology, Communications Service stations Skilled labor Subsidies Transportation and Public Works Energy 00 2007-07-31 Introduced in House 2008-01-15T20:54:49Z 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 of flexible fuel vehicles.

Authorizes appropriations for research on cellulosic ethanol and biofuels.

Sets forth: (1) requirements for federal fleet renewable fueling centers; and (2) grants for renewable fuel production research and development.

Amends federal transportation law to include B20 biodiesel blend within its guidelines for alternative fuel for purposes of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).

United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - Establishes a grant program for a joint venture of Israeli and U.S. entities to research, develop, or commercialize alternative energy, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources.

Establishes an International Energy Advisory Board.

]]> 28 2007-08-03 Reported to House without amendment, Part I 2008-01-22T22:35:38Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Title I: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure - (Sec. 101) 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.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014.

Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company.

(Sec. 102) Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement restrictions regarding installation of renewable fuel infrastructures.

(Sec. 103) Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on: (1) the market penetration for flexible-fuel vehicles: (2) the feasibility of requiring motor fuel retailers to install E-85 compatible dispensers at retail fuel facilities; (3) the feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipeline construction; and (4) the adequacy of railroad transportation of domestically-produced renewable fuel.

(Sec. 105) Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study and report to Congress on domestic utilization of ethanol blended gasoline with levels of ethanol greater than 10%.

(Sec. 107) Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) direct the EPA Administrator to initiate a rulemaking to establish a series of uniform per gallon fuel standards for categories of fuels containing biodiesel; and (2) authorize appropriations for grants for FY2009-FY2010 for cellulosic ethanol production assistance.

(Sec. 109) Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to launch a consumer education campaign about flexible-fuel vehicles.

(Sec. 110) Declares that any waiver under the Clean Air Act for any renewable fuel or renewable fuel additive shall not be considered granted unless the EPA Administrator, following a public notice and comment period, takes final action granting the waiver based on an application of specified emissions control devices or systems standards and criteria, as well as vehicle emissions standards, to on-road and non-road engines and vehicles.

(Sec. 111) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to encourage domestic production and sales of flexible fuel vehicles.

Requires priority to be given to refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or will cease operation in the near future.

Authorizes such Secretary to coordinate program implementation with similar state and local programs, including retention and retraining of skilled workers from such manufacturing facilities.

(Sec.112) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for research on cellulosic ethanol and biofuels.

(Sec. 113) Requires installation of at least one renewable fuel pump at each federal fleet fueling center by January 1, 2010.

(Sec. 114) Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) study and report to Congress on the impact of increased renewable fuel use on the domestic economy; (2) provide grants for renewable fuel production research and development; and (3) study and report to Congress on the anticipated effects on renewable fuels production if oil were priced no lower than $40 per barrel.

(Sec. 117) Amends federal transportation law to include B20 biodiesel blend as an alternative fuel for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) purposes.

Title II: United States-Israel Energy Cooperation - United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - (Sec. 203) Establishes a grant program for a joint venture of Israeli and U.S. business and academic entities to research, develop, or commercialize alternative energy, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources.

(Sec. 204) Establishes an International Energy Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on such efforts.

(Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014.

]]> To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. Official Title as Introduced To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Display Title To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. Short Titles as Reported to House for portions of this bill United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act H House Reported in House 2007-08-03T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr3238rh/xml/BILLS-110hr3238rh.xml Introduced in House 2007-07-31T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr3238ih/xml/BILLS-110hr3238ih.xml 2007-12-19 For Further Action See Public Law 110-140 (H.R. 6). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.