S. 389: Freedom Fuels Act of 2013

Introduced:
Feb 26, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Sen. Max Baucus [D-MT]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on February 26, 2013, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Progress
Introduced Feb 26, 2013
Referred to Committee Feb 26, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed Senate ...
Passed House ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

1% chance of getting past committee.
0% chance of being enacted.

Only 12% of Senate bills made it past committee and only 2% were enacted in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Armed Services

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize long-term contracts for the procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels for the Department of Defense.

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Last updated Feb 26, 2013.
4 pages

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2/26/2013--Introduced.
Freedom Fuels Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of liquid transportation fuel, including jet fuel, that:
(1) meets requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 relating to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels;
(2) uses a feedstock produced within a state; and
(3) is refined, manufactured, or produced in a state.
Prohibits any contract options that extend the overall contract period beyond 10 years.
Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on performance under each contract.

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United States Code

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Other Citations

  • 10 U.S.C. Chapter 173