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H.R. 7155 117th Congress House

Home Front Energy Independence Act

Official title: To prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol and to extend tax incentives for biodiesel and renewable diesel, to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 2022 Introduced by: Randy Feenstra Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
Taxation Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural marketing and promotionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resources
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Conflicts and warsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEuropeIncome tax creditsInfrastructure developmentMilitary operations and strategyMotor fuelsOil and gasRetail and wholesale tradesRural conditions and developmentRussiaSales and excise taxesSmall businessSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsUkraine
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Mar 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 18, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 4, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Home Front Energy Independence Act

This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia until Russia recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The bill allows a new tax credit for the sale or blending of ethanol fuels. It also extends through 2025 the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel.

The bill modifies requirements relating to the waiver of ethanol reid vapor pressure limitations and E15 labeling.

The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to award grants to certain governmental entities for expanding the biofuel infrastructure and agriculture product market.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 3787 Identical bill Home Front Energy Independence Act
  • S 2271 Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2 Republican 2
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 31, 2022
 R
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Mar 24, 2022
Bustos, Cheri
· Mar 18, 2022
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Mar 18, 2022
 R
Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Mar 18, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7155: Home Front Energy Independence Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7155/
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"H.R. 7155: Home Front Energy Independence Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7155/.
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H.R. 7155, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7155/.
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