118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6271Farm to Fly Act of 2023

To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Nov 7, 2023
Last action Mar 1, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Nov 7, 2023
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Referred
Mar 1, 2024
Agriculture
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels into its programs. Specifically, this bill includes sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced biofuel for the purposes of several USDA bioenergy programs that primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects. For purposes of these programs, the bill defines sustainable aviation fuel as liquid fuel, the portion of which is not kerosene, which (1) meets specific international standards, (2) is not derived from coprocessing specific materials (e.g., triglycerides) with a non-biomass feedstock, (3) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum, a...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Mar 1, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Mar 1, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Nov 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.