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HR 2178 110th Congress House

Energy Independence through Bio-diesel Act

Official title: To amend the Clean Air Act to require that, after 5 years, all diesel fuel sold to consumers in the United States for motor vehicles contain not less than 2 percent bio-fuel, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 15, 2007 Introduced by: Walberg, Tim Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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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May 3, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
May 3, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 3, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 3, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy Independence through Bio-diesel Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to promulgate regulations requiring that all diesel motor vehicle fuel sold or dispensed to consumers in the United States after 2012 contain not less than 2% biodiesel on an annual average basis.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 15, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2178: Energy Independence through Bio-diesel Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2178/
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"H.R. 2178: Energy Independence through Bio-diesel Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2178/.
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H.R. 2178, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2178/.
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