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Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3002

Bill 118 s 3002, also known as the Sustainable Vessel 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 sustainable fuels in vessels, such as ships and boats, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

The Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act would establish a grant program to support the development and implementation of sustainable fuel technologies for vessels. This program would provide funding for research and development, as well as for the production and distribution of sustainable fuels. The bill also includes provisions to incentivize the use of sustainable fuels by offering tax credits and other financial incentives to vessel owners who make the switch.

In addition, the Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act aims to improve the infrastructure needed to support the use of sustainable fuels in vessels. This includes funding for the construction of fueling stations and other necessary infrastructure, as well as support for the training of personnel to handle and use sustainable fuels safely. Overall, the Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to promote the use of sustainable fuels in vessels in order to reduce emissions and combat climate change. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on the maritime industry and help to move the United States towards a more sustainable future.

Current Status of Bill S 3002

Bill S 3002 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill S 3002 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2023.  Bill S 3002's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3002

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3002

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3002

Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act
Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the clean fuel production credit to provide a special rate for sustainable vessel fuel.

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