H.R. 4168 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2009
H.R. 4168 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2009, has passed the house — introduced on Dec 1, 2009, sponsored by Harry Teague with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the definition of "cellulosic biofuel" for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit and the special depreciation allowance to mean any liquid fuel which is derived solely from qualified feedstocks.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2010
Sponsor
Harry Teague (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 1, 2009
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639. (Nov 15, 2010)
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