Bills · S 881
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 881Alternative and renewable resourcesOil and gas
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION SEP 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly expand the reach of the Renewable Fuel Program to a major transportation sector – maritime shipping – which is a substantial source of global emissions. If this bill becomes law, it would create new financial incentives for developing and using renewable fuels in a part of the economy that currently relies heavily on fossil fuels. This could lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from ships, contributing to cleaner air and efforts to combat climate change.
Without this bill, the incentives under the federal renewable fuel program would not apply to fuels for ocean-going vessels, potentially slowing the adoption of cleaner fuel alternatives in the shipping industry. Its passage could accelerate innovation and investment in renewable maritime fuels, while its failure would mean less direct federal support for such fuels.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Clean Air Act to include fuels for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel eligible for credits under the Renewable Fuel Program.
This opens up a new sector for renewable fuel incentives, potentially accelerating the decarbonization of the shipping industry.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue regulations necessary to implement this change within one year of the bill's enactment.
This ensures that the new policy can be practically applied and provides a timeline for its operational setup.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the changes will begin applying in the second calendar year after the bill becomes law.
This provides a transition period for fuel producers and the EPA to prepare for the new requirements and opportunities.
PROVISION 04
Requires the EPA to submit a report to Congress within one year of finalizing the implementing regulations.
This provides oversight and allows Congress to review the effectiveness and implementation of the new program.
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R· Nebraska
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
67
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSSEP 10
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-343.
MAR 6
Introduced in Senate
MAR 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 881
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
Senate BillS 881Alternative and renewable resourcesOil and gas
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
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