To authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to make a competitive grant to an existing biofuels research center in the United States to conduct pilot-scale research, development, and testing of bio-based fuels for use by the Air Force as aviation fuel for jet aircraft. Permits a recipient to use grant funds to train military and civilian personnel in the new technologies and to conduct a study regarding the economic feasibility of a full-scale bio-based aviation fuel production facility. Directs the Secretary to give preference to a center that: (1) has the capacity and expertise necessary to quickly and efficiently conduct such research, development, and testing; and (2) is located in close proximity to specified raw materials, a military installation with responsibility for military air transportation, and a private or commercial airport with capacity to host a research and pilot production facility.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 August 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

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