US HB3199 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 18-1)
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-07 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 7.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-07 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 7.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prior to the implementation of any waiver, partial waiver, or decision pursuant to current law and no later than 45 days after this Act's enactment, to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to provide a comprehensive assessment of research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (defined as an ethanol-gasoline blend containing 15% or 20% ethanol by volume that is intended to be used in any conventional gasoline-powered motor vehicle or nonroad vehicle or engine). Recommends that the assessment compare mid-level ethanol blends to gasoline blends containing 10% and 0% ethanol. Requires such assessment to: (1) evaluate the environmental, safety, durability, and performance effects of the introduction of mid-level blends on onroad, nonroad, and marine engines, onroad and nonroad vehicles, and related equipment; and (2) identify research and development necessary to permit existing motor fuels infrastructure to handle mid-level ethanol blends while preventing or mitigating against adverse impacts such as corrosion of materials used in pipes or storage tanks, ensuring fuel fungiblity, and protecting against misfueling by users at various points in the distribution and supply chain.
Title
To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] | Rep. Sandy Adams [R-FL] | Rep. Dan Benishek [R-MI] | Rep. Judy Biggert [R-IL] |
Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] | Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL] | Rep. John Campbell [R-CA] |
Rep. Francisco Canseco [R-TX] | Rep. John Duncan [R-TN] | Rep. Tim Griffin [R-AR] | Rep. Ralph Hall [R-TX] |
Rep. Richard Hanna [R-NY] | Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Jack Kingston [R-GA] | Rep. Mike McIntyre [D-NC] |
Rep. Jon Runyan [R-NJ] | Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO] | Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-02-07 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 7. |
2012-02-07 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2011-10-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
Subjects
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Research administration and funding
Research and development
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3199/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr3199/BILLS-112hr3199ih.pdf |