mr BRIAN JENNINGS

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Urged congressional leaders in a letter to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. Worked with the Treasury Department on a proposed rule that begins to provide ethanol producers and others more certainty and answers about how to claim the 45Z credit going forward, and urged Treasury to continue working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to develop and finalize the tools necessary to achieve full monetization of farming practices, such as USDAs Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and DOEs 45ZCF-GREET model. Hosted ACE members and ethanol producers at a Capitol Hill "Fly-In" where attendees met with Members of Congress, their staff, and Federal Agency officials including the Assistant Administrator for EPAs Office of Air and Radiation and Acting Administrator of USDAs Office of Energy & Environmental Policy. After the EPA finalized the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023-2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs), ACE advocated for strong final blending obligations for the 2026 and 2027 reflecting the full potential of the RFS and ensuring small refinery exemptions (SREs) do not erode demand for renewable fuels. ACE encouraged EPA to seriously consider higher volumes next year to account for any negative impact from SRE gallons not being fully reallocated and for potential E15 increases. Supported the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Welcomed the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, and encouraged continued coordination among USDA and the U.S. Department of Treasury as 45Z rules are finalized to implement these guidelines so producers can maximize on the credit, and verification requirements are streamlined to minimize administrative burdens for farmers and biofuel producers. Submitted comments and public testimony during a Treasury Department public hearing, urging the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program. Welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15), led by the House's E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Praised a bipartisan group of House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged Administration's decision to issue an emergency waiver for E15 this summer, an action that will alleviate fuel costs for drivers while reducing tailpipe emissions. Submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic growth. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Submitted comments and provided virtual testimony at a public hearing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agencys supplemental proposed rule for the Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and 2027, urging the Agency to fully reallocate the impacts of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and finalize the rule before year-end. Supported S. 144/H.R. 1719, a bill to support sustainable aviation fuel through USDA programs. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill that directs the GAO and Energy department to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the federal vehicle fleet with either EVs or FFVs. Supported S. 2291, the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill to provide auto manufacturers incentives to produce FFVs. Supported S. 1422/H.R. 2867, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit and restrict eligibility to domestically produced feedstocks. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions.

Provided feedback on the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Departments Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC). Hosted an advocacy fly-in in Washington, DC where advocates met with members of Congress and their staff discussed enacting S. 593/H.R. 1346 (bills to allow E15 year-round), increasing domestic ethanol blending through the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), expanding global markets by eliminating trade barriers, promoting innovation, energy security and economic growth in the tax code, replacing the electric vehicle mandate with incentives for Flex-Fuel vehicles and higher blends, and encouraging a Farm Bill that supports farmer adoption of conservation practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops, along with the documentation of the resulting carbon benefits to unlock new market opportunities. Supported S. 593/H.R. 1346, the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S.2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future. Opposed H.R. 311, the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025, a bill to repeal the alcohol fuels credit, biodiesel credit, sustainable aviation fuel credit, and clean fuel production credit, and other provisions. Supported H.R. 2188, the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, a bill to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Department of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal government fleets with either electric vehicles or Flex Fuel Vehicles.

Encouraged the USDA to continue expanding funding for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the expansion of access to higher blends of ethanol. Submitted feedback to the USDA request for information on procedures for quantifying, reporting and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Hosted a DC fly-in March 14-15 where ACE members met with members of Congress to discuss year-round E15, unlocking new markets and tax credits, and removing barriers to the sale and use of higher blends. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Sent a letter to members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Interagency Working Group (IWG) (United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker, and Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen) regarding the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) Model for SAF Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions under Section 40B of the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter cautioned that President Bidens pledge that farmers would be providing 95 percent of SAF in the next 20 years could go unfulfilled if 40B GREET artificially inflates LUC and fails to properly value climate-smart agriculture practices. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol.

Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 2707) to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Submitted virtual comments to the USDA in response to their request for information on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. Encouraged USDA to continue engaging with Treasury and leverage ACE's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects to help inform more accurate and updated GHG credit values for CSA practices as the Treasury Department implements the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Submitted responses to the Supply Chains and Rural America tax teams of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Encouraged extending 45Z beyond its current sunset in 2027, advocated for regular updates to 45Z guidance based on the best available science and empirical data from ACE-led RCPP projects, urged allowing individual and stacked agricultural practices to qualify toward emission rates for 45Z credits, and urged Treasury and USDA to routinely update eligibility criteria to reflect advancements in agricultural technologies and practices. Encouraged lawmakers to include a provision for nationwide, year-round E15 in the end-of-year federal funding bill. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Hosted a DC fly-in March 14-15 where ACE members met with members of Congress to discuss year-round E15, unlocking new markets and tax credits, and removing barriers to the sale and use of higher blends. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Sent a letter to members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Interagency Working Group (IWG) (United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker, and Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen) regarding the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) Model for SAF Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions under Section 40B of the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter cautioned that President Bidens pledge that farmers would be providing 95 percent of SAF in the next 20 years could go unfulfilled if 40B GREET artificially inflates LUC and fails to properly value climate-smart agriculture practices. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol.

Encouraged the USDA to continue expanding funding for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the expansion of access to higher blends of ethanol. Submitted feedback to the USDA request for information on procedures for quantifying, reporting and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 2707) to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Submitted virtual comments to the USDA in response to their request for information on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. Encouraged USDA to continue engaging with Treasury and leverage ACE's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects to help inform more accurate and updated GHG credit values for CSA practices as the Treasury Department implements the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Submitted responses to the Supply Chains and Rural America tax teams of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Encouraged extending 45Z beyond its current sunset in 2027, advocated for regular updates to 45Z guidance based on the best available science and empirical data from ACE-led RCPP projects, urged allowing individual and stacked agricultural practices to qualify toward emission rates for 45Z credits, and urged Treasury and USDA to routinely update eligibility criteria to reflect advancements in agricultural technologies and practices. Encouraged lawmakers to include a provision for nationwide, year-round E15 in the end-of-year federal funding bill. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 2707) to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Submitted virtual comments to the USDA in response to their request for information on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. Encouraged USDA to continue engaging with Treasury and leverage ACE's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects to help inform more accurate and updated GHG credit values for CSA practices as the Treasury Department implements the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Submitted responses to the Supply Chains and Rural America tax teams of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Encouraged extending 45Z beyond its current sunset in 2027, advocated for regular updates to 45Z guidance based on the best available science and empirical data from ACE-led RCPP projects, urged allowing individual and stacked agricultural practices to qualify toward emission rates for 45Z credits, and urged Treasury and USDA to routinely update eligibility criteria to reflect advancements in agricultural technologies and practices. Encouraged lawmakers to include a provision for nationwide, year-round E15 in the end-of-year federal funding bill. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Encouraged the USDA to continue expanding funding for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the expansion of access to higher blends of ethanol. Submitted feedback to the USDA request for information on procedures for quantifying, reporting and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Hosted a DC fly-in March 14-15 where ACE members met with members of Congress to discuss year-round E15, unlocking new markets and tax credits, and removing barriers to the sale and use of higher blends. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Sent a letter to members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Interagency Working Group (IWG) (United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker, and Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen) regarding the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) Model for SAF Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions under Section 40B of the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter cautioned that President Bidens pledge that farmers would be providing 95 percent of SAF in the next 20 years could go unfulfilled if 40B GREET artificially inflates LUC and fails to properly value climate-smart agriculture practices. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol.

Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 2707) to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Encouraged the USDA to continue expanding funding for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the expansion of access to higher blends of ethanol. Submitted feedback to the USDA request for information on procedures for quantifying, reporting and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. Urged EPA to approve the sale of year-round E15 through the use of emergency waivers. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.

Submitted virtual comments to the USDA in response to their request for information on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. Encouraged USDA to continue engaging with Treasury and leverage ACE's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects to help inform more accurate and updated GHG credit values for CSA practices as the Treasury Department implements the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Submitted responses to the Supply Chains and Rural America tax teams of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Encouraged extending 45Z beyond its current sunset in 2027, advocated for regular updates to 45Z guidance based on the best available science and empirical data from ACE-led RCPP projects, urged allowing individual and stacked agricultural practices to qualify toward emission rates for 45Z credits, and urged Treasury and USDA to routinely update eligibility criteria to reflect advancements in agricultural technologies and practices. Encouraged lawmakers to include a provision for nationwide, year-round E15 in the end-of-year federal funding bill. Supported S. 3055 and H.R. 6152, the Adopt GREET Act, a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, specifically by adopting the latest Argonne National Labs Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model. Supported S. 944 and H.R. 2434, the Next Generation Fuels Act, bills designed to overcome a host of barriers to the use of higher ethanol blends by creating a new high octane fuel standard, limiting aromatics in gas, ensuring all blends of ethanol receive the same RVP treatment as E10, and requiring future vehicles and retail fuel stations to be compatible with higher ethanol blends, among addressing other regulatory impediments to the deployment of higher octane blends. Supported S. 785/H.R. 1608, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, legislation that clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10 percent ethanol. Supported S. 2707 the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure permanent access to E15 nationwide. Enactment of S. 2707 by Congress will avoid the need to rely on emergency conditions in the market and ad hoc EPA decision making in the future.