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H.R. 388 (109th)

Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005

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Introduced

26 January 2005

Last action

26 April 2006 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823)

Sponsors

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

15 August 2025

Agriculture · Energy

Summary

Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2005 - 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 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. 26 January 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 2005

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1680)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 13 September 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7843-7844)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 26 April 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1823)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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