Proposal:Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1024
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019

This bill requires information to be provided to the public about the risks associated with the improper use of E 15 fuel in certain vehicles, engines, and equipment. The bill defines E 15 as gasoline containing 15% ethanol.

Specifically, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E 15 fuel, including by requiring the labels of such fuel pumps to include additional details. The labels must include warning information about vehicles, engines, and equipment (e.g., boats, lawn mowers, chain saws, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and pre-2001 model year vehicles) that are prohibited from using E 15.

In addition, the EPA must implement a public education campaign concerning the risks associated with the improper use of E 15 fuel in such vehicles, engines, and equipment.

Bill Title

Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-02-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2019-02-06: Introduced in House
• 2019-02-06: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.