House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action Next

SEMA Action Network · 02-22-2011, 09:55 AM

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using agency funds to permit an increase in the amount of ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). The provision is part of a larger bill to fund the federal government during fiscal year 2011 which must also be approved by the U.S. Senate. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) requested this action and worked hard to secure the vote. When signed into law by President Obama, this timely legislation will protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other unnecessary harm.

On behalf of millions of auto enthusiasts across the country, SAN applauds the House of Representatives for acknowledging the need for more unbiased and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. The provision suspends EPA’s premature efforts to permit E15 in the marketplace in fiscal year 2011. The SAN is now working to help pass a newly introduced bill (HR 748) to repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.

The SAN will continue to take proactive steps in Washington, D.C. to oppose E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities.

Please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

earn88hardt · 02-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Nascar uses E15

SEMA Action Network · 02-22-2011, 01:28 PM

Their engines are also newer and subsequently built for its use.

truth411 · 02-22-2011, 02:10 PM

Good News.

1bad65 · 02-22-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truth411

Good News.

Does anyone know if it will pass the Senate and be signed into law by the community organizer? Just passing the House does not make it law.

But it is good to see some in Congress siding with 'car guys'.

hot_rod · 02-22-2011, 03:55 PM

SEMA-SAN great Job!

Keep up the fight!

and.... Thank You!

thespymaster · 02-22-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot_rod

SEMA-SAN great Job!

Keep up the fight!

and.... Thank You!

I second that..............

SEMA Action Network · 02-23-2011, 10:02 AM

Thanks for your support, guys, and if you haven't joined, join NOW!

As for the Senate, we'll wait and see. We are actively working on it but the Senate is a very interesting place when it comes to crafting legislation.

hot_rod · 02-23-2011, 12:54 PM

>>>but the Senate is a very interesting place when it comes to crafting legislation.

Yeah, bet that's true. Bunch of "short-timers" waiting to get shellaced at the next election!

SEMA Action Network · 02-23-2011, 01:19 PM

We're also striving to get HR 748 passed. It would repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.

02-22-2011, 09:55 AM	#1
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action Next The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using agency funds to permit an increase in the amount of ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). The provision is part of a larger bill to fund the federal government during fiscal year 2011 which must also be approved by the U.S. Senate. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) requested this action and worked hard to secure the vote. When signed into law by President Obama, this timely legislation will protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other unnecessary harm. On behalf of millions of auto enthusiasts across the country, SAN applauds the House of Representatives for acknowledging the need for more unbiased and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. The provision suspends EPA’s premature efforts to permit E15 in the marketplace in fiscal year 2011. The SAN is now working to help pass a newly introduced bill (HR 748) to repeal the EPA E15 program altogether. The SAN will continue to take proactive steps in Washington, D.C. to oppose E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities. Please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

02-22-2011, 03:55 PM	#6
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	SEMA-SAN great Job! Keep up the fight! and.... Thank You! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

02-23-2011, 12:54 PM	#9
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	>>>but the Senate is a very interesting place when it comes to crafting legislation. Yeah, bet that's true. Bunch of "short-timers" waiting to get shellaced at the next election! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

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earn88hardt Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 182 View My Garage	Nascar uses E15

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SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	Their engines are also newer and subsequently built for its use.

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truth411 Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,302	Good News.

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SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	Thanks for your support, guys, and if you haven't joined, join NOW! As for the Senate, we'll wait and see. We are actively working on it but the Senate is a very interesting place when it comes to crafting legislation.

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SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	We're also striving to get HR 748 passed. It would repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.