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Biofuel Support: Grants and Simplification for Fuel Stations

This act aims to increase the availability of biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel at gas stations. It introduces a grant program for businesses and local governments to upgrade infrastructure, potentially leading to more stations offering these fuels. Additionally, it simplifies regulations for dispenser labeling and tank compatibility, which may ease their use.
Key points
Grants for fuel station upgrades: Funds will be available to adapt dispensers and tanks for selling fuels with higher ethanol content (e.g., E15, E85) and biodiesel (up to B100).
Regulatory simplifications: Requirements for special E15 dispenser labels will be removed, and rules for underground fuel tank compatibility will be updated.
Increased biofuel availability: The goal is to increase the number of locations where citizens can refuel with renewable fuels, potentially impacting fuel choices and the environment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1542
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Process start date: 2021-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Investment and Market Expansion Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1542.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants for fuel station upgrades: Funds will be available to adapt dispensers and tanks for selling fuels with higher ethanol content (e.g., E15, E85) and biodiesel (up to B100).
  • Regulatory simplifications: Requirements for special E15 dispenser labels will be removed, and rules for underground fuel tank compatibility will be updated.
  • Increased biofuel availability: The goal is to increase the number of locations where citizens can refuel with renewable fuels, potentially impacting fuel choices and the environment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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