RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Lobbying Spend

$24.7M

Filings

355

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$793,163	8	3
2025	$1,419,783	15	4
2024	$1,937,378	13	3
2023	$1,289,649	11	3
2022	$1,180,847	8	2
2021	$1,412,736	9	2
2020	$1,344,029	8	2
2019	$1,848,228	9	2
2018	$1,264,418	13	3
2017	$1,049,649	13	3
2016	$1,254,655	12	3
2015	$1,035,368	10	3
2014	$1,020,972	17	5
2013	$1,055,997	21	5
2012	$956,419	20	5
2011	$1,500,713	29	7
2010	$1,515,161	28	6
2009	$750,203	23	6
2008	$563,609	24	6
2007	$723,800	14	7
2006	$280,000	12	6
2005	—	4	3
2004	$120,000	8	4
2003	$60,000	6	3
2002	$120,000	9	4
2001	$60,000	3	2
2000	$100,000	5	3
1999	$20,000	3	3

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION	$24,676,777	99
JIM MASSIE & PARTNERS, LLC	—	40
ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.	—	49
ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG)	—	28
BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN LLP	—	19
VALIS & KEELEN, LLC	—	11
MAYER BROWN LLP	—	24
MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC	—	9
EDWARD D. HEFFERNAN, ESQ.	—	27
AJW, INC.	—	8
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN, LLP	—	10
VALIS ASSOCIATES, LLC	—	31

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	273
SENATE	273
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	119
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	100
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	76
Energy, Dept of	75
White House Office	63
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	61
Treasury, Dept of	60
Federal Railroad Administration	50
Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration	50
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	50
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	41
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB)	28
Surface Transportation Board (STB)	26
State, Dept of (DOS)	25
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	22
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	17
Vice President of the U.S.	13
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	12

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Fuel/Gas/Oil	Fuel/Gas/Oil	191
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	137
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	126
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	91
Agriculture	Agriculture	78
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	67
Railroads	Railroads	51
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	22
Small Business	Small Business	13
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	6
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	5
Transportation	Transportation	4
Education	Education	2
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	2
Automotive Industry	Automotive Industry	2
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: JIM MASSIE & PARTNERS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuel Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards legislation to change labeling requirements for fuels H.R. 1346/S. 593, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: JIM MASSIE & PARTNERS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuel Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards legislation to change labeling requirements for fuels H.R. 1346/S. 593, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 593

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $390,733 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $390,733 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

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H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: JIM MASSIE & PARTNERS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuel Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards legislation to change labeling requirements for fuels H.R. 1346/S. 593, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: JIM MASSIE & PARTNERS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuel Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards legislation to change labeling requirements for fuels H.R. 1346/S. 593, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 593

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $402,430 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $402,430 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $327,152 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $327,152 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $330,918 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $330,918 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: AJW, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuels Policy and H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: AJW, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuels Policy and H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $370,493 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $370,493 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

H.R. 1346119th Congress

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

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $391,220 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1346/S.593)

Client expense: $391,220 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

H.R. 549119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the clean fuel production credit.

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: AJW, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR549 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the clean fuel production credit; 45Z tax credit and e15; Renewal Fuel Standard

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR549

H.R. 549119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the clean fuel production credit.

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: AJW, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR549 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the clean fuel production credit; 45Z tax credit and e15; Renewable Fuel Standard

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR549

H.R. 1608118th Congress

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; H.R. 1608 - the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act of 2023; S. 785 - the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act of 2023

Client expense: $437,636 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1608

H.R. 6508118th Congress

Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Fueling infrastructure for higher level blends; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; H.R. 909 - Biojet Fuel Research Act of 2023; H.R. 910 - Biofuel Cell Research Act of 2023; Flex Fuel Parity Act; H.R. 6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act

Client expense: $437,636 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6508

H.R. 909118th Congress

Biojet Fuel Research Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Fueling infrastructure for higher level blends; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; H.R. 909 - Biojet Fuel Research Act of 2023; H.R. 910 - Biofuel Cell Research Act of 2023; Flex Fuel Parity Act; H.R. 6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act

Client expense: $437,636 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 909

H.R. 910118th Congress

Biofuel Cell Research Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Fueling infrastructure for higher level blends; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; H.R. 909 - Biojet Fuel Research Act of 2023; H.R. 910 - Biofuel Cell Research Act of 2023; Flex Fuel Parity Act; H.R. 6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act

Client expense: $437,636 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 910

S. 785118th Congress

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol Industry updates; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; Small refinery waivers; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; H.R. 1608 - the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act of 2023; S. 785 - the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act of 2023

Client expense: $437,636 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 785

Source: Senate LDA

RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope