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HR 2052 100th Congress House

Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, improve the environment, and expand markets for agricultural commodities by providing for the incre… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, improve the environment, and expand markets for agricultural commodities by providing for the increased use of motor fuel blended with ethanol.

Introduced: December 2, 1987 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Energy Alcohol and Alcoholic BeveragesAlcohol as fuelEnergy policyFines (Penalties)
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GasolineGovernment paperworkGovernment records, documents, and informationMotor Vehicles and DrivingPetroleumPetroleum and petroleum products
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 17, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 9, 1987

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987 - Mandates that in any calendar year beginning with calendar year 1988, the total quantity of motor fuel sold annually in U.S. commerce by wholesale distributors shall contain, on the average, not less than a specified percentage of ethanol by volume.

Sets forth a computation formula for measuring the percentage of ethanol in motor fuel sold by a wholesale distributor.

Requires wholesale distributors of motor fuel to report to the Secretary of Energy regarding ethanol sales and credits. Imposes a civil penalty on wholesale distributors for violation of the ethanol-blended fuel requirements.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote ethanol use in motor fuel.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1304 Identical bill Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 31, 1988
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 2, 1987
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Aug 5, 1987
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 8, 1987
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
· Apr 9, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2052: Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2052/
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"H.R. 2052: Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2052/.
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H.R. 2052, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2052/.
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