Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Sponsored By: Representative Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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Renewable credits for ocean ship fuel
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. EPA would have 365 days after enactment to issue rules. EPA would then report to Congress within 365 days after the final rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
NE • R
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
MN • R
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Feenstra
IA • R
Sponsored 3/11/2025
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 3/11/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Schmidt
KS • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
KS • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
IA • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Johnson (SD)
SD • R
Sponsored 11/17/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 11/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
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