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H.R. 130 (108th)

Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2003

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 2003

Last action

1 October 2003 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9077-9079)

Sponsors

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

18 August 2025

Agriculture · Energy

Summary

Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make and guarantee loans for biofuel production, distribution, development, and storage. Sets forth loan eligibility provisions. Directs the Secretary to establish a related revolving fund. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to administer a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve to: (1) provide feedstocks in furtherance of biofuel-based energy production; and (2) support the biofuels energy industry when production is at risk due to feedstock reductions or commodity price increases. Sets forth related provisions respecting commercial commodity purchases, release of commodity stocks, and storage payments.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 October 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9077-9079)

    Source: IntroReferral

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