S881Referred to Committee

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-06
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
Republican · NE · Senator
Votes with party: 77.3% (906 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$7,500k
  • Progressive Groups$525k
  • Tech & Internet$43k

Full profile: /officials/R000618

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Cosponsors (4)

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Latest Action

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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-343.

2025-09-10

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would require ocean-going ships to use renewable fuels instead of traditional petroleum-based fuels, similar to how some vehicles are shifting toward cleaner energy sources. This would affect shipping companies and the maritime industry by pushing them to adopt alternative fuels like biofuels or hydrogen to reduce pollution from international cargo and passenger vessels. The measure aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world's largest transportation sectors.

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