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Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act

This act directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the renewable fuel program for electricity produced from renewable biomass and used as transportation fuel. It establishes requirements for estimating electric vehicle electricity usage, setting quotas for registered facilities, and assessing fees for registration requests. Additionally, the bill amends the Clean Air Act to remove restrictions on using renewable biomass sourced from federal forestlands.
Key points
Directs the EPA to allow registered facilities to generate RINs for electricity from renewable biomass used as transportation fuel.
Amends the Clean Air Act to remove provisions excluding biomass sourced from federal forestlands.
Authorizes fees for reviewing petitions and registrations, with provisions for refunds in case of delays or waivers for public entities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5899
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2021-11-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5899.

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 2021-11-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the EPA to allow registered facilities to generate RINs for electricity from renewable biomass used as transportation fuel.
  • Amends the Clean Air Act to remove provisions excluding biomass sourced from federal forestlands.
  • Authorizes fees for reviewing petitions and registrations, with provisions for refunds in case of delays or waivers for public entities.
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. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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