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HR 1346 Passed a chamber

Allows E15 gasoline-ethanol blends to be sold year-round by raising the ethanol range covered by the Reid Vapor Pressure limit to 10 to 15 percent, and changes the federal biofuel compliance rules for small refineries.

Official title: To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.

Next stop Senate: awaiting action
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 13-FEB-2025
Referred 13-FEB-2025
On the calendar 29-APR-2026
Passed 13-MAY-2026
Senate
Received 14-MAY-2026
Key points
  • Replaces the 10 percent ethanol limit in the Reid Vapor Pressure rules with a 10 to 15 percent range and allows E15 fuel to be introduced into commerce when it meets the other applicable requirements.
  • Beginning in 2028, reduces the renewable fuel compliance requirements of small refining companies by 75 percent and bars new extension petitions for calendar years after 2027.
  • Lets qualifying small refineries at imminent risk of closure, idling, or conversion petition for a one-year exemption, with petitions made publicly available within 30 days.
  • Requires EPA to finalize, within 18 months, a rule on E15 fuel dispenser labels and underground storage tank compatibility.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (13-FEB-2025); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 13-MAY-2026).

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Committee referrals (2) Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor Adrian Smith (R-NE) Cosponsors · 55
■ 37 R■ 18 D