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HR 684 112th Congress House

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel.

Introduced: February 14, 2011 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
Taxation Alternative and renewable resourcesIncome tax creditsMotor fuelsSales and excise taxes
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Feb 14, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 14, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E222)
Feb 14, 2011
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 Latest action February 14, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel used as fuel to: (1) allow a $1.00 tax credit for each gallon of biodiesel produced; (2) provide for an increased income tax credit for small biodiesel producers; (3) revise the definitions of "biodiesel" and "small biodiesel producer"; (4) treat renewable diesel in the same manner as biodiesel for income tax purposes; and (5) treat biodiesel as a taxable fuel for excise tax purposes. Extends the biodiesel income and excise tax credits through December 31, 2016.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2238 Related bill To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel, and for other purp…
  • S 1277 Related bill Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 684: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-684/
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"H.R. 684: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-684/.
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H.R. 684, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-684/.
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