NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE

TRA · Transportation

An emergency hours-of-service waiver for heating fuel delivery drivers under 49 CFR 390.23 and 49 CFR Part 395.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders tax credit, 26 U.S.C. 40A. H.R. 8497 / S. 4408, the SEED Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8497, S. 4408

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

19 USC Ch. 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 - tariffs on crude oil and other petroleum product imports International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1707 (1977) Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act), 27, 46 U.S.C. 55102 - cabotage requirements for U.S.-flag, U.S.-built, U.S.-crewed vessels transporting petroleum products between U.S. ports

FUE · Fuel/Gas/Oil

Federal policies that encourage production, blending, and use of renewable fuels, specifically in the heating sector. U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys Proposed Rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes (See EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505). "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.3699, S.1945), which would prevent bans on energy sources at the state and local level and preserve American energy security, reliability and consumer choice. "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" (H.R. 4758):Would repeal electrification subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), "Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act" (H.R. 626):Would reform the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) to prevent the Department of Energy from using appliance efficiency standards as a backdoor means of driving non-electric appliances and equipment out of the market. "Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act" (H.R. 4690):Would prevent the federal government from banning liquid and gas heating fuels in federal buildings by repealing problematic provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act. "Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Protection Act" (H.R. 6933): Would require the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. Terms and conditions for a potential release of product from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR), Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Title I, Part D (42 U.S.C. 6250 et seq.), including [volumes, timing, sale or exchange terms, and delivery to Northeast terminals].

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.3699, S.1945, H.R. 4758, H.R. 626, H.R. 4690, H.R. 6933

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

42 U.S.C. 8621-8630 - Low Income Heating Assistance Program, All provisions relating to its appropriated funding and obligated disbursements of funds

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Support for Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of six California Clean Air Act waiver rules transmitted to Congress by EPA on June 12 and July 22, 2026: Advanced Clean Cars I; the reinstatement of Advanced Clean Cars I; the Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) Amendments; the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions; Commercial Harbor Craft; and Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth.