Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2003

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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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 January 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 January 2003

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Sponsors

• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Grace Napolitano · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Cosponsor
• COLLIN PETERSON · D · Cosponsor
• TIM RYAN · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Linda Sánchez · D · Cosponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Cosponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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