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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5636· House(119-HR-5636)

Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025

Rep. Kennedy
Age: 57 years
Utah
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Mike Kennedy
Cosponsors
Republican - 17Democrat - 1
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025," aims to amend the Clean Air Act. It specifically seeks to prohibit the reallocation of renewable fuel obligations that apply to small refineries. Under this proposal, the Administrator would be barred from shifting these obligations to other people when a small refinery receives an exemption extension. Additionally, the bill requires that the fuel produced by these small refineries be included in the total volume calculations for the year.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Small refinery owners benefit from the prohibition of obligation reallocation and the mandatory inclusion of their fuel volumes in total calculations.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    The bill directly supports small refineries by prohibiting the Administrator from reallocating their renewable fuel obligations to other entities.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Small refineries are often located in rural areas, and this bill provides them with increased regulatory stability.

The opposite

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-1

    By potentially making it harder to enforce renewable fuel mandates through reallocation, the bill may slightly slow the transition to renewable fuels.