H.R. 112
FUEL Reform Act
In Plain Language
This bill eliminates several federal programs that currently help farmers and rural communities develop renewable energy projects and biofuel production. The programs being cut include support for renewable energy installations, a program that promotes biofuel and biobased products, and incentives for agricultural energy projects. These programs are run by the Department of Agriculture and were established in the 2002 farm bill.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2025 or the FUEL Reform Act This bill repeals Title IX (Energy) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (i.e., the 2002 farm bill). The title authorizes various energy programs that are administered by the Department of Agriculture and primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects. For example, these programs include the BioPreferred Program; the Rural Energy for America Program; and the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Jan 31, 2025
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