US SB212 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Freedom Fuels Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of liquid transportation fuel, including jet fuel, that: (1) meets requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 relating to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; (2) uses a feedstock produced within a state; and (3) is refined, manufactured, or produced in a state. Prohibits any contract options that extend the overall contract period beyond 10 years. Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on performance under each contract.
Title
Freedom Fuels Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Sen. Max Baucus [D-MT] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Armed forces and national security
Aviation and airports
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Motor fuels
Public contracts and procurement
Armed forces and national security
Aviation and airports
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Motor fuels
Public contracts and procurement
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/212/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s212/BILLS-112s212is.pdf |
