To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to provide a comprehensive assessment of research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, which compares mid-level ethanol blends to gasoline blends containing 10% or 0% ethanol. A mid-level ethanol blend is an ethanol-gasoline blend containing 10%- 20% of ethanol by volume that is intended to be used in any conventional gasoline-powered motor vehicle or nonroad vehicle or engine. The assessment must: (1) evaluate the environmental, safety, durability, and performance effects of the introduction of mid-level blends on onroad, nonroad, and marine engines, onroad and nonroad vehicles, and related equipment; and (2) identify areas of research, development, and testing necessary to ensure that existing motor fuel infrastructure is not adversely impacted by mid-level ethanol blends and to reduce the risk of misfueling by users at various points in the distribution and supply chain. The Office must report on the assessment's findings. Any waivers granted under the Clean Air Act to allow the sale of mid-level ethanol blends for use in motor vehicles are nullified. The Office is also prohibited from granting new waivers until after the report is submitted.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 January 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 January 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 January 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 February 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 January 2015 · Official file

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Sponsors

• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Sponsor
• WALTER JONES · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Scott Perry · R · Cosponsor
• Jim Bridenstine · R · Cosponsor
• Jim Jordan · R · Cosponsor
• Bill Posey · R · Cosponsor
• Gwen Moore · D · Cosponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Grace Napolitano · D · Cosponsor
• Adrian Smith · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Charles Dent · R · Cosponsor
• Paul Gosar · R · Cosponsor
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