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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 8, 2022
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.
People & committees
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] · R–IA
Legislative record
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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