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Amendments · HAMDT 181
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 181
Amendment sought to modify the Renewable Fuel Standard's definition of "renewable biomass".
· LAST ACTION APR 30
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
APR 30
“On agreeing to the Bentz amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3303-3304)”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment expands the official definition of "renewable biomass" used in federal fuel programs. By broadening this definition, a wider variety of plant-based materials and organic waste can be used to produce renewable fuels that count toward national energy requirements.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Broadens feedstock eligibility
It allows materials that are currently excluded from the program to be processed into credits-earning renewable fuel.
POINT 02
Supports diverse energy sources
It encourages the use of different types of agricultural and forestry waste that might otherwise go unused.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Oregon
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 30
APR 30
On agreeing to the Bentz amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3303-3304)
APR 30
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Bentz amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3303-3304)
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 181
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusFAILED
SubmittedApr 29, 2026
Last actionApr 30, 2026
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 181
Amendment sought to modify the Renewable Fuel Standard's definition of "renewable biomass".
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to broaden the Renewable Fuel Standard's definition of "renewable biomass".
· SUBMITTED APR 29, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
148
