# 119-hr-1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

119-hr-1896, Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1896
- Congress: 119
- Title: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 23
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would add fuels used by ocean-going vessels to the Renewable Fuel Standard, allowing those marine fuels to qualify for renewable fuel credits.** It broadens which fossil fuels can generate RFS credits and creates new credit pathways tied to shipping fuels. - Shipping companies and ship operators would see fuel used by ocean-going vessels become eligible for renewable fuel credits, which could affect fuel choices and compliance options. - Renewable fuel producers and sellers would gain a new market to supply marine fuels and earn RFS credits for qualifying pathways. - The Environmental Protection Agency would have 365 days to issue implementing regulations and then must report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee within 365 days after those rules are final.

## Cosponsors (23)

- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] (R-FL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Renewable credits for ocean ship fuel: benefit, medium. This bill would let fuel used by ocean‑going ships count for renewable fuel credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard. It would mainly help fuel suppliers, renewable fuel makers, and companies that must meet program rules. The change would start in the first calendar year after the bill becomes law…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-1896 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1896)

## Related
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- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4382)
- [119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1502)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1896 (as of 2026-09-21).