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Biodiesel Fuel and U.S. Agriculture (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date July 7, 2003
Report Number RS21563
Report Type Report
Authors Randy Schnepf, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Increased concerns about energy security, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution, plus the desire to support farm incomes, have led to an increase in congressional interest in renewable, agriculture-based fuels or biofuels (including ethanol and biodiesel). Recent provision in the 2002 U.S. Farm Bill (P.L. 107-171) offer some incentives for production of biodiesel. In addition, provisions affecting renewable energy sources such as biodiesel are included in the omnibus energy bills passed by the House (H.R. 6) and being considered by the Senate (S. 13).