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Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act
3/26/2024, 4:13 AM
Summary of Bill S 3899
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3899
Bill S 3899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2024. Bill S 3899 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2024. Bill S 3899's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3899
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3899
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3899
Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act
Biomass for Transportation Fuel Act
A 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.
A 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.
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