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More Fuel Options and Relief for Eco-Friendly Vehicle Manufacturers

This act aims to ease access to alternative fuels like biofuels and ethanol, and support car manufacturers offering multi-fuel vehicles. This could give citizens more choices in vehicles and fuels, potentially impacting transportation costs and the environment.
Key points
Easier conversion of older vehicles to alternative fuels without complex permits, provided emission standards are maintained.
Prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from banning or controlling biomass fuels.
Car manufacturers offering many alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, E85, electric vehicles) will receive fuel economy bonuses and be deemed compliant with greenhouse gas regulations.
Increase in the ethanol blend limit in fuel from 10% to higher values, potentially affecting fuel availability and price.
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Print number: 117_S_667
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_667.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier conversion of older vehicles to alternative fuels without complex permits, provided emission standards are maintained.
  • Prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from banning or controlling biomass fuels.
  • Car manufacturers offering many alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, E85, electric vehicles) will receive fuel economy bonuses and be deemed compliant with greenhouse gas regulations.
  • Increase in the ethanol blend limit in fuel from 10% to higher values, potentially affecting fuel availability and price.
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 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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