Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act

3/26/2024, 4:13 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3899, also known as the Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of biomass as a renewable source of transportation fuel.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to support the development and production of biomass-based transportation fuels. This program would provide funding to eligible entities, such as farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, to help them invest in the necessary infrastructure and technology to produce biomass fuels.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a research and development program to further study and improve the efficiency of biomass-based transportation fuels. This program would be tasked with identifying new technologies and methods for producing and utilizing biomass fuels, with the ultimate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy independence. Overall, the Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act aims to incentivize the use of biomass as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels in the transportation sector. By supporting research, development, and production of biomass fuels, this bill has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, create new economic opportunities, and strengthen national security.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3899

Introduced on
2024-03-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/11/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3899, also known as the Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of biomass as a renewable source of transportation fuel.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to support the development and production of biomass-based transportation fuels. This program would provide funding to eligible entities, such as farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, to help them invest in the necessary infrastructure and technology to produce biomass fuels.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a research and development program to further study and improve the efficiency of biomass-based transportation fuels. This program would be tasked with identifying new technologies and methods for producing and utilizing biomass fuels, with the ultimate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy independence. Overall, the Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act aims to incentivize the use of biomass as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels in the transportation sector. By supporting research, development, and production of biomass fuels, this bill has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, create new economic opportunities, and strengthen national security.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program for electricity from renewable biomass, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Action3/11/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.