H.R. 5180 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
H.R. 5180 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 10, 2016, sponsored by Bill Flores with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7% of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Flores (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 107 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. (May 13, 2016)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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