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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 2309
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 16, 2006
Mr. Harkin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of agri-biodiesel.
Modification of definition of agri-biodiesel
In general
Paragraph (2) of section 40A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to agri-biodiesel) is amended to read as follows:
Agri-biodiesel
The term agri-biodiesel means biodiesel derived solely from esters derived from—
virgin vegetable oils—
from corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, cottonseeds, canola, crambe, rapeseeds, safflowers, flaxseeds, rice bran, and mustard seeds, and
which have a cloud point of 45 degrees or less, and
animal fats.
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Effective date
The amendment made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after the date of the enactment of this Act.