This bill would amend the Clean Air Act to add fuel for ocean-going vessels to the list of fuels that can qualify as "renewable fuel" for the federal Renewable Fuel Program (section 211(o)). If enacted, producers or importers of such vessel fuels could generate renewable fuel credits under that program. The change would take effect starting with the first calendar year after the bill becomes law. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue regulations to implement the change within 365 days of enactment. After the EPA issues final regulations, the agency must submit a report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee within 365 days about the implementation.
No publicly available information on estimated costs or funding is included in the bill text. The bill directs the EPA to write regulations and produce a report but does not specify appropriations or cost estimates.
No publicly available information in the bill text about supporters' arguments or stated benefits. Sponsors listed in the bill metadata include Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks and multiple cosponsors.
No publicly available information in the bill text about opponents' arguments or stated concerns.