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March 2006

 March 2006
On the Hill
Bill # Sponsor Description Last Action
S. 2263 Sen Dayton, Mark [MN] Freedom From Foreign Oil Act of 2006: Legislation that will push forward an aggressive renewable biofuels standard, requiring that all automobiles manufactured after 2007 be fuel flexible vehicles, capable of operating on E85. 2/9/2006: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 4673 Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act: would require that an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles. These vehicles must be capable of operating on alternative fuels, including a mixture containing at least 85 percent of ethanol and other alcohols by volume with gasoline or other fuels. 2/17/2006: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.