Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987

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Introduced

9 April 1987

Last action

9 July 1987 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-3], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large]

Subjects

Energy

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Ethanol Motor Fuel Act of 1987 - Mandates that in any calendar year beginning with calendar year 1988, the total quantity of motor fuel sold annually in U.S. commerce by wholesale distributors shall contain, on the average, not less than a specified percentage of ethanol by volume. Sets forth a computation formula for measuring the percentage of ethanol in motor fuel sold by a wholesale distributor. Requires wholesale distributors of motor fuel to report to the Secretary of Energy regarding ethanol sales and credits. Imposes a civil penalty on wholesale distributors for violation of the ethanol-blended fuel requirements. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote ethanol use in motor fuel.

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Timeline

9 April 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Source: Committee
9 April 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
9 April 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 April 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 June 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
24 June 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
9 July 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee

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