BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a resolution designating May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month.
“With President Trump back in the White House, America is set to become energy dominant, and biofuels will make up an important part of that equation. Our resolution recognizes the power of renewable fuels and outlines the great advantages they bring to the table, including boosting the domestic market for farmers and adding jobs and economic vitality in the Heartland. With Iowa continuing to lead the nation in renewable fuels, our resolution also recognizes the importance of rural communities and thanks the hard-working men and women who get these products to market,” Grassley said.
Additional cosponsors include Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).
The text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Background:
Grassley has long-championed biofuels and year-round E15, including introducing multiple pieces of legislation to allow for the nationwide, year-round sale of E15. He led the effort to encourage the first Trump administration to approve year-round E15. He also helped establish the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and has consistently advocated for increased RFS volumes.
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