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S.187: Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 - Requires automobile manufacturers to ensure that at least 50% of 2014 and 2015 model year automobiles and light duty trucks manufactured for sale in the United States are dual fueled. Increases the minimum to 90% for 2016 and subsequent model years. (Excludes automobiles and light duty trucks that operate only on electricity.) Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to make grants to eligible facilities...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-36.
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| Jan. 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |