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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

USA117th CongressHR-741| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act This bill establishes targets and standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplane flights and provides incentives for the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel. Specifically, this bill establishes a national goal to achieve a net 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from flights by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a low carbon fuel standard for aviation fuels. Under the standard, the EPA must set annual targets in order to reduce certain greenhouse gas emissions associated with aviation fuel by at least (1) 20% by 2030, and (2) 50% by 2050. Beginning in FY2023, the Department of Defense must make a bulk purchase of an amount of sustainable aviation fuel that is not less than 10% of the total amount of aviation fuel procured for operational purposes. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must implement a program that offers grants and cost-sharing agreements for projects to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel. The projects must be located in the United States. Finally, the bill provides tax credits for the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8769
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1608
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8769
    Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act


  • February 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1608
    Introduced in Senate

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airportsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseEnergy researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax creditsIntergovernmental relationsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMotor fuelsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

USA117th CongressHR-741| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act This bill establishes targets and standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplane flights and provides incentives for the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel. Specifically, this bill establishes a national goal to achieve a net 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from flights by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a low carbon fuel standard for aviation fuels. Under the standard, the EPA must set annual targets in order to reduce certain greenhouse gas emissions associated with aviation fuel by at least (1) 20% by 2030, and (2) 50% by 2050. Beginning in FY2023, the Department of Defense must make a bulk purchase of an amount of sustainable aviation fuel that is not less than 10% of the total amount of aviation fuel procured for operational purposes. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must implement a program that offers grants and cost-sharing agreements for projects to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel. The projects must be located in the United States. Finally, the bill provides tax credits for the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8769
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1608
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8769
    Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act


  • February 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1608
    Introduced in Senate
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee

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Related Bills

  • S 117-1608: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airportsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseEnergy researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax creditsIntergovernmental relationsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMotor fuelsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement