H.R. 5208 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2006
H.R. 5208 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 26, 2006, sponsored by Jim Nussle with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to delete provisions that terminate tax credits after a certain time (thus extending such credits) for: (1) alcohol fuels; (2) biodiesel fuels; (3) alcohol fuel mixtures; (4) biodiesel mixtures; (5) electricity produced from wind and open-loop or close-loop biomass facilities; and (6) alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Nussle (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 (Apr 26, 2006)
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