House
May 7, 2003To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel.
Summary
Official
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a credit to promote the production and usage of biodiesel fuel. Requires a taxpayer to obtain a certification from the producer of the biodiesel which identifies the product produced in order to utilize the credit. Imposes a tax for biodiesel not used as fuel, but for which a credit was granted. Reduces motor fuel excise taxes on biodiesel mixtures. Provides for transfers of funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation to the Highway Trust Fund in amounts equivalent to the reductions that would occur but for this Act.
Bill Progress
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Introduced(5/1/03)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
CP
Mr. PETERSON
(D) MN – 7
Cosponsors (1)
Topics
Latest Action
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
May 7, 2003
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