Reduce Our Military’s Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Reduce Our Military's Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by DOD. Under the bill, sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel that (1) consists of synthesized hydrocarbon; (2) meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard D7566; (3) is derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides; and (4) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates.

Congress
117
Number
S - 4392
Introduced on
2022-06-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Reduce Our Military's Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by DOD. Under the bill, sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel that (1) consists of synthesized hydrocarbon; (2) meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard D7566; (3) is derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides; and (4) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the Department of Defense.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary10/11/2022

Reduce Our Military's Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by DOD. Under the bill, sustainable aviation fu...

Latest Action6/14/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.