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HR 5375 101th Congress House Energy Consumer education Environmental Protection Gasoline Labeling Petroleum Service stations

To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning the octane rating of gasoline.

Introduced: July 25, 1990 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Sep 7, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jul 25, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 25, 1990
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require gasoline retailers to display in a clear and conspicuous manner on each gasoline dispenser, at the point of sale to the ultimate purchaser of automotive gasoline, a specified warning statement concerning octane ratings.

Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce this Act.

What's happening now September 7, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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