Feenstra Helps Lead Letter to New EPA Administrator Urging Strong Support for Iowa Biofuels and Year-Round E-15
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN) in sending a letter to the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, urging strong support for homegrown American biofuels to restore U.S. energy independence and promote American energy security.
“Iowa biofuels support American energy security, independence, and dominance. These homegrown fuels lower prices at the pump for our families, create new markets for our farmers, and reduce our reliance on foreign energy,” said Rep. Feenstra. “That’s why I helped lead a letter to the new EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, asking that the EPA support year-round access to E-15 nationwide, establish fair Renewable Volume Obligations for biofuels, and protect and strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. Representing the largest biofuel-producing district in the country, I will always advocate for homegrown Iowa biofuels and continue to work with President Trump to support our farmers and producers.”
“Steady growth in U.S. biofuel production means more American fuel in the marketplace and lower prices at the pump for hardworking families who have spent years suffering under high inflation. Homegrown fuels serve as a bulwark against price manipulation by foreign, state-owned oil exporters. They also promise to play a central role in fulfilling our vision for strengthening the farm economy, supporting domestic processing, and revitalizing rural communities. Ethanol contributed over $54 billion to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, accounting for 28 percent of U.S. farming GDP while sustaining over 394,000 jobs. Similarly, the U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry, with plants and markets across the country, supports 75,200 U.S. jobs and pays $3.6 billion in annual wages. Bio-based diesel drives more than $23.2 billion in annual economic activity,” said the lawmakers.
The full letter can be found HERE.
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