Feenstra Introduces 3 Bills to Boost Research for Biobased Fuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of electric vehicle (EVs) and flex fuel vehicle (FFVs) fleets, supporting research and development for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and supporting the development of biofuel fuel cells. All three bills were previously introduced during the 117th Congress.
The Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, or H.R. 912, was introduced on Feb. 9 and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill directs the U.S. comptroller general and the secretary of energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing federal government gasoline-powered vehicles with EVs or E85-capable FFVs. The secretary of energy would be required to report findings to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. To date, Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill.; Mike Flood, R-Neb.; Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa; Brad Finstad, R-Minn.; and Mariannettee Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, have signed on to cosponsor the COST Act.
Feenstra also introduced the Biojet Fuel Research Act, or H.R. 909, on Feb. 9. Following its introduction, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The Biojet Fuel Research Act directs the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a working group focused on identifying research and development needs to produce biojet fuel.
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Feenstra introduced the Biofuel Cell Research Act, or H.R. 910, on Feb. 9. That bill was also referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The legislation directs the DOE to establish a research, development and demonstration program for a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuels as the main fuel source.
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and Green Plains Inc. have issued statements in support of the three bills. READ MORE
Feenstra Introduces Three Bills to Advance Biofuels Research and Stop President Biden’s Hasty Transition to Electric Vehicles (Office of Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA 4th))
