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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2018 House Subcommittee on Environment hearing regarding a of the '21st Century Transportation Fuels Act.' The hearing featured testimony from various industry stakeholders, including automotive researchers, fuel manufacturers, and renewable energy associations, to discuss potential changes to national transportation fuel policies.
The hearing serves as a formal record of industry feedback on proposed legislation that could alter federal fuel standards, impacting the types of fuels available at gas stations and the regulatory requirements for fuel producers and automotive manufacturers.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Fuel Manufacturers
The proposed legislation could change regulatory requirements for fuel production and distribution.
Automotive Manufacturers
Changes to transportation fuel standards impact engine design and vehicle performance requirements.
Renewable Fuel Producers
The bill addresses standards that dictate the market demand for biofuels and renewable energy sources.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on December 11, 2018, by the Subcommittee on Environment.
- The primary subject was a discussion draft of the '21st Century Transportation Fuels Act'.
- Testimony was provided by 11 witnesses representing automotive research, convenience stores, corn growers, and various fuel associations.
- The document includes opening statements from Representatives John Shimkus, Paul Tonko, and Greg Walden.
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- The hearing record includes prepared statements from all listed witnesses and the text of the discussion draft.
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The hearing highlights the tension between traditional fuel manufacturers and the growing renewable biofuels sector regarding future fuel standards.
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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