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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

USA119th CongressS-881| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Clean Air Act to broaden the definition of renewable fuel, specifically by including fuel for ocean-going vessels . This inclusion would allow for the generation of credits under the existing renewable fuel program, thereby extending renewable energy incentives to the maritime sector. The amendment modifies Section 211(o)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act, adding fuel for ocean-going vessels to the list of fuels for which renewable credits can be generated. This change is designed to take effect starting the second calendar year following the bill's enactment. To ensure proper implementation, the bill mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issue all necessary regulations within one year of enactment. Additionally, the EPA Administrator is required to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of promulgating these final regulations, detailing the amendment's implementation and the associated rules.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3818
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1896
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3818
    Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1896
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gas

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

USA119th CongressS-881| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Clean Air Act to broaden the definition of renewable fuel, specifically by including fuel for ocean-going vessels . This inclusion would allow for the generation of credits under the existing renewable fuel program, thereby extending renewable energy incentives to the maritime sector. The amendment modifies Section 211(o)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act, adding fuel for ocean-going vessels to the list of fuels for which renewable credits can be generated. This change is designed to take effect starting the second calendar year following the bill's enactment. To ensure proper implementation, the bill mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issue all necessary regulations within one year of enactment. Additionally, the EPA Administrator is required to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of promulgating these final regulations, detailing the amendment's implementation and the associated rules.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3818
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1896
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3818
    Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1896
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gas