HearingHELDOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENSENATE · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ·

Renewable fuel credits for ocean vessels

The committee examines S. 881, which would make fuel for ocean-going vessels eligible for credits under the renewable fuel program.

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM ETDirksen Senate Office Building, Room 562Dirksen 562

CHAIRShelley Moore Capito R-WV

Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI

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Why this hearing

On the record: On the agenda: S. 881, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act from Sen. Pete Ricketts.

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The committee

19 senators · 10 Republicans, 8 Democrats, 1 independent

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On the agenda

S. 881Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels ActSponsor: Pete Ricketts R-NE · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · 4 cosponsors (3 R, 1 D)

4 COSPONSORS · 3 R · 1 D

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Hearing noticed (done)
Held (done)SEP 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM
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