A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of "renewable biomass" under the renewable fuel program.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2019)
This bill revises the renewable fuel program to allow the use of additional types of biomass materials in making renewable fuel. Specifically, the bill allows renewable fuel to be made from (1) secondary, residual materials generated from forest products manufacturing (e.g., sawdust or wood chips); or (2) certain biomass materials obtained from federal land.
What just happenedMay 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2019
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062)
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate