Renewable Fuel Pipelines Act of 2009

Summary

Renewable Fuel Pipelines Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to allow federally-guaranteed loans for renewable fuel pipeline construction without regard to whether an appropriation for the cost has been made. Includes ethanol and biodiesel as renewable fuel. Allows a maximum guarantee by the Secretary of Energy of 90% of the project cost and more than one guarantee for a project (as long as the total guaranteed amount does not exceed 90%). Sets forth factors to be considered in guarantee determinations, including volume and quality of fuel, size of markets served, experience of the entity working with renewable fuel, and associated storage, production, and terminal facilities. Authorizes an entity implementing a fuel pipeline project for which a guarantee is made, when such entity is unable to acquire the necessary right-of-way to construct, operate, and maintain pipelines and the necessary land or property for the location of pump stations, pressure apparatus, and other necessary facilities or equipment by contract, to acquire what is necessary through eminent domain if determined by the Secretary to be necessary or desirable in the public interest. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants for renewable fuel pipeline projects to assist in carrying out permit acquisition, planning, and other preparatory activities in advance of participation in the guarantee program. Limits the sum of grants and amounts guaranteed for a project that receives both to 90% of the project's cost.

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Timeline

1. 4 February 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to House Energy and Commerce

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 February 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 4 February 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 February 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 5 February 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 February 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 4 February 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 February 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3] · R · Sponsor
• COLLIN PETERSON · D · Sponsor
• David Loebsack · D · Sponsor
• Steve King · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Timothy Walz · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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