Bill · H.R. 2460· House(119-HR-2460)
Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act," aims to repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency. It specifically directs the repeal of Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the legislation includes conforming amendments to the Clean Air Act and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. The bill was introduced by Mr. Perry and several others in the House of Representatives.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The repeal may benefit petroleum-based businesses by removing renewable fuel mandates.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+1
Eliminating fuel mandates may reduce production costs for traditional petroleum products, potentially lowering gas prices.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
Potential slight reduction in fuel costs may benefit middle-class household budgets.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-7
Repealing the RFS removes a major driver of demand and investment for renewable energy fuels.
Would farmers be better off under this?-6
The repeal negatively impacts farmers who produce corn and other crops used for renewable fuel.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Repealing the renewable fuel program likely reduces the use of biofuels, potentially increasing carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill repeals the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency by striking Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (Section 2). This action is intended to eliminate what the bill describes as the "destructive outcomes" of the renewable fuel program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill repeals Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (Section 2), which would end the current renewable fuel program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+1Increases Renewable Energy Investment-7Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Rural Development-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Farmers-6Good For Rural Residents-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Tom McClintockRepublican · California
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas