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HR 219 102th Congress House

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

Introduced: January 3, 1991 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Energy Consumer educationEnvironmental ProtectionGasolineLabeling
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 8, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.776.
Jun 12, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 8, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.776.

 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 219: To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning the octane rating of gasoline.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-219/
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