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- H.R.1279
H.R.1279: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 13, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (30 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a credit to promote the production and usage of biodiesel fuel. Requires a taxpayer to obtain a certification from the producer of the biodiesel which identifies the product produced in order to utilize the credit. Imposes a tax for biodiesel not used as fuel, but for which a credit was granted. Reduces motor fuel excise taxes on biodiesel mixtures.Provides for transfers of funds from the Commodity...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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| March 13, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Kenny C. Hulshof (R-Mo.) |