HRES 447 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

HRES 447 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for designating May 2023 as "Renewable Fuels Month." It recognizes renewable fuels' role in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign energy sources. The resolution cites industry statistics, including over 78,000 direct jobs in ethanol production and greenhouse gas emission reductions of 44-52% compared to gasoline. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or impose obligations.
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May 2023
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Introduced May 25, 2023 Last action May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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May 25, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 25, 2023
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