Bill Summary
The "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act" is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing transparency and data availability regarding the production and importation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Act mandates the Secretary of Energy, through the Energy Information Administration (EIA), to include detailed information about SAF in its regular reports, such as the "Petroleum Supply Monthly" and "Weekly Petroleum Status Report."
Key provisions of the Act include:
1. **Data Reporting**: The EIA must report on the type, origin, and volume of feedstocks used in SAF production, as well as the total amounts produced and imported, broken down by state and country.
2. **Methodology**: The data collection must adhere to reliable statistical sampling techniques to ensure accuracy and prevent double counting.
3. **Definition of SAF**: The Act references the definition of sustainable aviation fuel as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code, thereby establishing a clear legal framework for what constitutes SAF.
Overall, the Act aims to support the development and understanding of sustainable aviation fuels, facilitating informed policy decisions and promoting transparency in the aviation sector's shift towards more sustainable practices.
Possible Impacts
The **Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act** could affect people in several ways, including the following:
1. **Increased Transparency and Consumer Awareness**: By requiring the Secretary of Energy to report detailed data on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), individuals and organizations can access information about the sources and types of SAF being produced and imported. This transparency could empower consumers to make more informed choices regarding environmentally-friendly travel options and encourage airlines to adopt more sustainable practices to attract eco-conscious passengers.
2. **Economic Opportunities for Producers**: The act's emphasis on reporting and understanding the production and importation of sustainable aviation fuel could lead to increased investment in SAF production facilities. This might create new job opportunities in agriculture, biotechnology, and manufacturing sectors as companies ramp up production to meet growing demand for greener fuel options in the aviation industry.
3. **Environmental Impact and Public Health**: Enhanced data on SAF production and usage could contribute to broader environmental benefits by promoting the adoption of cleaner fuels in aviation. As the aviation sector shifts towards sustainable fuels, it could lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, resulting in improved air quality and public health outcomes for communities, particularly those near airports.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4562 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4562
To make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel
production and imports, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 21, 2025
Mr. Flood (for himself and Mr. Carter of Louisiana) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce
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A BILL
To make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel
production and imports, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Information Act''.
SEC. 2. REPORTED DATA.
(a) Reported Data.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, shall include
in each report titled ``Petroleum Supply Monthly'' of the Energy
Information Administration, each report titled ``Weekly Petroleum
Status Report'' of the Energy Information Administration, and any other
relevant report of the Energy Information Administration, as determined
by the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, data on
sustainable aviation fuel, including--
(1) the type, origin, and volume of feedstock used in the
production of sustainable aviation fuel--
(A) in each State or, if appropriate, Petroleum
Administration for Defense District, as applicable;
(B) in the United States; and
(C) to the maximum extent practicable, in each
foreign country, as applicable; and
(2) the total amount of sustainable aviation fuel--
(A) produced--
(i) in each State, as applicable; and
(ii) in the United States; and
(B) imported from--
(i) each foreign country, as applicable;
and
(ii) all foreign countries, as applicable.
(b) Reporting Requirements.--Data published pursuant to this
section shall be obtained using an accounting methodology that--
(1) is consistent with reliable statistical sampling
techniques; and
(2) ensures no double counting of feedstock or fuel.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section affects the
applicability of section 205 of the Department of Energy Organization
Act (42 U.S.C. 7135).
SEC. 3. DEFINITION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
In this Act, the term ``sustainable aviation fuel'' has the meaning
given such term in section 40B(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
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