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An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. 5/7/2007--Introduced. Energy Savings Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022.Prescribes a pilot program to establish refueling infrastructure corridors for gasoline blends containing renewable fuel.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) increase funding for bioenergy research and development; (2) establish bioresearch centers that target biofuels; and (3) authorize loan guarantees for renewable fuel facilities.Establishes a grants program for: (1) renewable fuel production in states with low rates of ethanol production; and (2) transportation of biomass to local biorefineries.Directs the Secretary [...]

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Latest Actions
  • 05/07/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered to be reported an original measure.
  • 05/07/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Bingaman. With written report No. 110-65.
  • 05/07/2007 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.1321 Placed on Calendar in Senate08/31/2007