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HR 2423 107th Congress House

Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001

Official title: To provide for the energy security of the United States and promote environmental quality by enhancing the use of motor vehicle fuels from renewable sources, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 30, 2001 Introduced by: Thune, John Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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Jul 6, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Jun 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 28, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 6, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001 - Mandates that motor vehicle fuel introduced into commerce in calendar year 2002 and beyond be composed of specified percentages of renewable fuel.

Prescribes procedural guidelines for: (1) adjustments to such percentages if the Secretary of Energy determines that an inadequate domestic supply or distribution capacity exists; and (2) a renewable fuel credit program.

Empowers the Secretary to impose civil penalties and bring a civil action in Federal district court for non-compliance with this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Jul 30, 2001
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 11, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2423: Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2423/
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"H.R. 2423: Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2423/.
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H.R. 2423, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2423/.
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