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S 4392 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Reduce Our Military’s Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

Summary
Reduce Our Military's Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by DOD. Under the bill, sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel that (1) consists of synthesized hydrocarbon; (2) meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard D7566; (3) is derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides; and (4) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates DOD pilot program using sustainable aviation fuel derived from renewable sources, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence per its definition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable aviation fuel from renewable sources, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy use in military operations per ASTM D7566 standards.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2022
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Introduced Jun 14, 2022 Last action Jun 14, 2022
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Jun 14, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Jun 14, 2022
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