Algal Biomass Organization identifies four key Congressional bills

In Washington, the Algal Biomass Organization conducted a policy briefing based on surveys of more than 400 algae industry leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and end users. The trade group identified the following key pieces of legislation for support, including:

1. Renewable Fuels Promotion Act of 2009 (S. 1250). Sponsored by Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), this bill would give algae-based fuels tax parity with cellulosic biofuels.

2. Algae Fuel Parity Act (HR 3460). Sponsored by Representative Brian Bilbray (R-CA), this bill would amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuels in the Renewable Fuel Standard and in the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit.

3. American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HR 2454).  Sponsored by Henry Waxman (D-CA) and supported by Edward Markey (D-MA), this legislation recognizes algae’s ability to beneficially reuse CO2 and ensures algae’s place in a cap-and-trade regime.

4. Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 (S. 1733).  The Kerry-Boxer bill sponsored by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) recently was amended in the chairman’s mark to level the playing field for advanced green biofuels and recognizes the potential of algae to beneficially reuse CO2, create jobs and increase the nation’s energy independence.

Free Subscription to the Daily Biofuels Digest e-newsletter

Related Stories

Algal Biomass Organization issues call for papers for annual Algal Biomass Summit

The Algal Biomass Organization issued a call for papers for the annual Algae Biomass Summit and said that they are expecting up to 1,000 people at the annual conference. The group said that it seek...

National Algae Association, Algal Biomass Organization stage conference same days, different towns; confusion reigneth

In Washington state and Texas, confusion has been reigning as the National Algae Association and the Algal Biomass Organization have their important fall conferences scheduled for the same dates. Whil...

Algal Biomass Organization calls for papers for October conference

In Minnesota, the Algal Biomass Organization is seeking novel and up-to-date information on all topics of algal biofuels and biomass production, including liquid transportation fuels, biofuels for ele...

Algal Biomass Organization announces Oct 7-9, 2009 summit; call for papers

In Washington state, the Algal Biomass Organization announced that the 3rd annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place October 7th through October 9th, 2009 and will be held in San Diego. The ABO anno...

Algal Biomass Organization, Coskata, Mascoma, Gevo, UOP, Novozymes, Syntec, and Ceres to present at Advanced Biofuels Workshop in Minneapolis

In Minnesota, the Advanced Biofuels Workshop & Trade Show will be held September 28 – 30, 2008 in Minneapolis, and will bring together key leaders in the emerging advanced biofuels market, inclu...

Top advanced biofuels leaders brief US Congressional staffs on pace of biofuels commercialization

In Washington, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) hosted two public briefings on the status of advanced biofuel production, including top execs from Gevo,  Mendel Biotechnology, Novozymes ...