Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006

Summary

Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the schedule for the volume of renewable fuels, the volume for cellulosic biomass, and the volume of biodiesel. Amends federal transportation law to require manufacturers of new dual fueled automobiles to ensure that the percentage of the total of such automobiles, manufactured and distributed in commerce for sale in the United States, meets prescribed percentages for specified model years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to require motor fuel retailers in each geographic region the Secretary establishes, when flexible-fuel vehicle market penetrations reach a certain level, to install an E-85 fuel pump or pumps at their retail fuel facilities. Establishes in the Treasury a Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Fund to implement a related grant program. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy strategic feedstock reserve program to purchase and store agricultural commodities with their producers. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to: (1) redefine bioenergy as ethanol derived from cellulosic feedstocks; and (2) reauthorize the Department of Agriculture bioenergy program. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to enable eligible farmers, ranchers, and certain domestic entities controlled by them to create or expand facilities designed to convert agricultural commodities into fuel. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring a lender to obtain an unsubordinated interest in a borrower's farming or ranching operation as a prerequisite to a federal loan guarantee. Amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to declare eligible for credit assistance certain associations of farmers, producers, or harvesters of aquatic products engaged in commercial activities related to renewable energy products. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research and development program related to: (1) ethanol production; (2) extraction of energy from biological sources; (3) biomass gasification; and (4) new vehicle efficiency technologies. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a biofuels production facility grant program. Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should enact policies that: (1) reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) encourage systems that compensate American agricultural producers for the beneficial role that they play in reducing greenhouse gases and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend tax credits for ethanol and biodiesel; (2) increase tax credits for refueling property for ethanol and biodiesel; and (3) increase the small ethanol producer credit. Revises requirements for infrastructure bonds for facilities producing motor vehicle fuel from biomass.

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Timeline

1. 11 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Science, and Ways and Means, 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. 11 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Science, and Ways and Means, 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. 11 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 19 May 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E904-905)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 2 June 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 June 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

   Source: Committee

8. 13 June 2006

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

9. 19 June 2006

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

   Source: Committee

10. 27 September 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7503)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
• Nancy Pelosi · D · Sponsor
• COLLIN PETERSON · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3] · D · Sponsor
• RON KIND · D · Sponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Sponsor
• James Clyburn · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Cosponsor
• John Larson · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Anna Eshoo · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rick Larsen · D · Cosponsor
• TIM RYAN · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• David Scott · D · Cosponsor

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