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Adrian Smith (R-NE)

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1346 · House bill Environmental Protection

A Republican bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 55 cosponsors

Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In the other chamber's committee

Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.

The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House 218–203
  3. In Senate committee

What this bill would do

This bill amends the Clean Air Act regarding ethanol waivers and Reid Vapor Pressure requirements. It introduces changes to how fuel additives are treated and updates the Reid Vapor Pressure limitations for certain fuel blends. The legislation also redefines "small refining company" and modifies compliance obligations for these entities. Starting in 2028, small refineries will see a 75 percent reduction in compliance requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes a new exemption process for "at-risk qualifying small refineries" facing closure or conversion. Finally, it directs the EPA to finalize rules regarding fuel infrastructure and labeling for E15 blends.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill significantly reduces compliance requirements for small refining companies by 75 percent starting in 2028.

  • Scored +7

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides substantial regulatory and compliance relief to owners of small refining companies.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill provides relief to small refineries, which may help prevent closures and preserve existing jobs.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill removes the ability for certain small refineries to treat their exemption petitions and documentation as confidential business information.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill adjusts Reid Vapor Pressure requirements which may impact air quality standards for certain fuel blends.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.

  • The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 218 yes · 203 no

    See who voted how →

    05/13/2026 · Roll call 164 · recorded as “On Passage”