What does Preamble of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program,' aims to modify the Clean Air Act. The proposed amendment would allow credits to be generated under the renewable fuel program for fuel used by ocean-going vessels. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Ricketts and Ms. Klobuchar and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.

What does RENEWABLE FUEL FOR OCEAN-GOING VESSELS. of Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act do?

This section amends the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels when defining fossil fuel in the context of home heating oil and jet fuel. The amendment's applicability begins with the second calendar year following the Act's enactment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator must promulgate regulations to implement the amendment within one year of the Act's enactment. The EPA Administrator must submit a report to Congress detailing the implementation of the amendment and the promulgated regulations within one year of finalizing those regulations.

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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

Last updated: 9/10/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow credits under the renewable fuel program for fuel used by ocean-going vessels.
The amendment expands the definition of fossil fuel to include ocean-going vessel fuel, starting in the second year after enactment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to create regulations and report to Congress regarding the implementation of this amendment.

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