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HR 1684 103th Congress House

To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning octane ratings and requirements, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 24, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Energy Administrative procedureConsumer educationEnergy policyEnvironmental Protection
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Federal Trade CommissionGasolineLabelingMotor vehiclesPetroleumPetroleum conservationService stations
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 2, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 26, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require automotive fuel retailers to display a conspicuous warning to consumers at the point of sale that most cars are designed to operate on low-octane gasoline.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 24, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1684: To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning octane ratings and requirements, and for other purposes.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1684/
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"H.R. 1684: To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning octane ratings and requirements, and for other purposes.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1684/.
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H.R. 1684, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1684/.
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