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Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005

Introduced: January 26, 2005 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823)
Sep 13, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7843-7844)
Mar 17, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1680)
Feb 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Jan 26, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 26, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make and guarantee loans for biofuel production, distribution, development, and storage. Sets forth loan eligibility provisions. Directs the Secretary to establish a related revolving fund.

Authorizes the Secretary to administer a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve to: (1) provide feedstocks in furtherance of biofuel-based energy production; and (2) support the biofuels energy industry when production is at risk due to feedstock reductions or commodity price increases. Sets forth related provisions respecting commercial commodity purchases, release of commodity stocks, and storage payments.

What's happening now April 26, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 388: Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-388/
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"H.R. 388: Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-388/.
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H.R. 388, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-388/.
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