118th Congress Agriculture and Food
H.R. 6271: Farm to Fly Act of 2023
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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, and (4) is certified as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of at least 50% compared with petroleum-based jet fuel (based on specific standards and agreements).
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In addition, the bill specifically includes fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as part of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.
Further, USDA must carry out a comprehensive and integrated pursuit of all USDA mission areas for the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels, including through
- the identification of opportunities to maximize the development and commercialization of the fuels,
- supporting rural economic development through improved sustainability for aviation, and
- advancing public-private partnerships.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-ILOriginal
- Angie Craig D-MNOriginal
- Jasmine Crockett D-TXOriginal
- Randy Feenstra R-IAOriginal
- Mike Flood R-NEOriginal
- Brad Finstad R-MNOriginal
- Ashley Hinson R-IAOriginal
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IAOriginal
- Michelle Fischbach R-MN
- David Kustoff R-TN
- Derrick Van Orden R-WI
- Don Bacon R-NE
- Mike Ezell R-MS
- Jay Obernolte R-CA
- John Rose R-TN
- Mike Bost R-IL
- Eric Sorensen D-IL
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Andrea Salinas D-OR
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA
- Mark Alford R-MO
- Tracey Mann R-KS
- Nicholas Langworthy R-NY
- Dusty Johnson R-SD
- Claudia Tenney R-NY
- Greg Landsman D-OH
- Brett Guthrie R-KY
- David Joyce R-OH
- Katherine Cammack R-FL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Max Miller SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History
- Introduced in the House by Max Miller.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.