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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1594Energy

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

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This bill matters because it tackles the environmental impact of air travel, which is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. If passed, it would establish clear national targets for decarbonizing the aviation sector and provide financial incentives to develop cleaner alternatives to traditional jet fuel. This means a concrete plan and funding to move towards more sustainable air travel, potentially leading to cleaner air and helping to combat climate change.

Without this bill, there would be no federal mandate or specific funding mechanism focused on reducing aviation emissions to these targets. The development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels might proceed more slowly, and the aviation industry might not face the same regulatory pressure to innovate and reduce its carbon footprint. Voters concerned about climate change, air quality, or the future of sustainable transportation would find this bill particularly relevant.

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a national goal for U.S. aviation to achieve a 35% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050, compared to 2005 levels.

This sets clear, long-term environmental targets for the aviation industry, guiding future policy and investment.

PROVISION 02

Authorizes $200 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for grants to support projects that produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel, or develop low-emission aviation technologies.

This provides significant financial support to stimulate the growth and innovation in the sustainable aviation fuel market.

PROVISION 03

Creates a new Low Carbon Aviation Fuel Standard under the Clean Air Act, requiring a 20% reduction in aviation fuel carbon intensity by 2030 and at least 50% by 2050, compared to 2005.

This establishes a regulatory mechanism to force fuel producers and importers to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation fuels.

PROVISION 04

Establishes a credit system where fuel producers generating aviation fuel with lower carbon intensity earn credits, and those with higher intensity must purchase credits.

This market-based approach incentivizes the production and use of cleaner aviation fuels.

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3 EVENTS

FEB 26

Introduced in House

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FEB 26

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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FEB 26

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1594

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 26, 2025

Last actionFeb 26, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025

House BillHR 1594Energy

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a national goal for U.S. aviation to achieve a 35% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050, compared to 2005 levels.

This sets clear, long-term environmental targets for the aviation industry, guiding future policy and investment.

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This provides significant financial support to stimulate the growth and innovation in the sustainable aviation fuel market.

high

Creates a new Low Carbon Aviation Fuel Standard under the Clean Air Act, requiring a 20% reduction in aviation fuel carbon intensity by 2030 and at least 50% by 2050, compared to 2005.

This establishes a regulatory mechanism to force fuel producers and importers to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation fuels.

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Establishes a credit system where fuel producers generating aviation fuel with lower carbon intensity earn credits, and those with higher intensity must purchase credits.

This market-based approach incentivizes the production and use of cleaner aviation fuels.

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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment

Administrator to promulgate regulations to establish a low carbon fuel standard for aviation fuels

by 2030

Target of at least 20 percent reduction in average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used annually in the United States

by 2035

Target of net 35-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for United States domestic and international aviation flights

by 2050

Target of at least 50 percent reduction in average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used annually in the United States

by 2050

Target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions for United States domestic and international aviation flights

September 30, 2030

Grant funds remain available until

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
$200,000,000	Alternative Fuel and Low-Emission Aviation Technology Program	discretionary	2026 through 2030

GLOSSARY

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Jet fuel made from non-petroleum sources, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel.
Qualified Feedstock: Materials used to produce sustainable aviation fuel, specifically hydrogen and carbon sources that do not come from oil or gas.
Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The total amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere during the entire process of making and using fuel, from raw material extraction to its final use in an aircraft.
Carbon Intensity: A measure of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per unit of energy from a fuel, indicating its environmental impact.
Credit Exchange: A regulated marketplace where companies can buy and sell credits earned by reducing carbon emissions, to help meet environmental standards.
Induced Land-Use Change Emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions that occur when land is converted to grow materials for fuel, or when other land is affected because crops or animals are moved to different areas.

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