S.1095: America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about environmental protection
  • Introduced May 20, 2009
  • Latest Major Action May 20, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009 - Amends the Clean Air Act to replace the renewable fuel program with a low-carbon transportation fuel program beginning on January 1, 2015. Defines "low-carbon fuel" as transportation fuel (including renewable fuel, electricity, hydrogen, and other forms of energy) that achieves a specified percentage of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions below a baseline established for transportation fuel sold...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 20, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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