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119-s-881119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

In Committee

Summary

Makes fuel used by ocean-going vessels eligible for credits under the Renewable Fuel Program. It would amend the Clean Air Act to add "fuel for ocean-going vessels" to the list of fossil fuels that can generate renewable fuel credits and sets a delayed effective date.

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  • Ocean-going vessel operators: Would authorize renewable-fuel credits for the fuel those ships use, starting with the second calendar year after enactment.
  • Renewable fuel producers and suppliers: Would be able to generate credits under the Renewable Fuel Program for fuels present in ocean-going vessel fuel.
  • EPA and Congress: EPA would have 1 year after enactment to write required implementing regulations and would have 1 year after final regulations to report implementation to specified House and Senate committees.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Maritime fuel eligible for credits

If enacted, this bill would let fuel used by ocean-going vessels generate credits under the Renewable Fuel Program. EPA would have to write any needed implementing regulations within 1 year after enactment. The change would start in the second calendar year after enactment. EPA would also have to report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee within 1 year after final rules. Renewable fuel makers, maritime fuel suppliers, and some shipping companies could get new credits. This could change fuel and credit markets and might indirectly affect consumer prices, but effects are uncertain.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

NE • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 6/1/2026

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