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Blocking New Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027

Congress is moving to block new rules that set the required amounts of biofuels in gasoline and diesel. If passed, the government's planned fuel standards for 2026 and 2027 will be completely cancelled.
Key points
Disapproval of EPA's new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules.
Cancellation of biofuel volume requirements for the years 2026 and 2027.
Rejection of the 2025 waiver for specific cellulosic biofuel requirements.
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Additional Information
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".
Print number: HJRES 157
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2026-04-20
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Blocking New Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HJRES 157.

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 2026-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disapproval of EPA's new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules.
  • Cancellation of biofuel volume requirements for the years 2026 and 2027.
  • Rejection of the 2025 waiver for specific cellulosic biofuel requirements.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-21.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HJRES 157

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