American Fuel Protection Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 5, 2013)
American Fuel Protection Act of 2013 - Deems a claim for liability against a qualified entity as a claim against the United States for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the use of transportation fuel containing ethanol in concentrations greater than 10% to operate an internal combustion engine. Abrogates U.S. sovereign immunity and makes the United States exclusively liable for such claims. Limits awards to actual damages sustained by a claimant.
Defines "qualified entity" to mean an entity engaged in the manufacture, use, sale, or distribution of: (1) transportation fuel or renewable fuel, or (2) products which use transportation fuel.
Grants U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction of any civil actions on such claims.
What just happenedJul 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2013
- Jul 15, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jun 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 5, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House