H.R. 4335 (99th): Alcohol Motor Fuel Act of 1986

Introduced:
Mar 06, 1986 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Rep. Berkley Bedell [D-IA6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 6, 1986, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 06, 1986
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

A bill to expand markets for agricultural commodities, to improve the environment, and to enhance the energy security of the United States by providing for the increased use of alcohol-blended fuel in motor vehicles.

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3/6/1986--Introduced.
Alcohol Motor Fuel Act of 1986 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an alcohol-blended fuels promotion program; (2) set alcohol motor fuel production goals for 1987 through 2000; and (3) prescribe the percentage of alcohol motor fuel required to be contained in gasoline sold by refiners for use as motor fuel. Imposes a civil penalty for non-compliance by any person who violates the Secretary's prescribed alcohol motor fuel percentages. Authorizes appropriations.

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