Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act (HR1896)
Current understanding
HR1896, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, proposes extending renewable fuel standards or incentives to ocean-going vessels. It has been introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Status: introduced; no committee action or substantive analysis reported yet.
Evidence log
- 2025-03-06 — Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act: cross-connection with clean-ports-for-commerce-act: Both bills address maritime emissions reduction — HR1896 targets renewable fuel adoption on ocean-going vessels while HR9483 targets emissions at port facilities. (novelty: 2)