Legislation Would Expand Consumer Access to Homegrown Biofuels

Senate Ag Committee members Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, both Republicans from Iowa, and Ranking Member Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act to make it easier for Americans to fuel their vehicles with homegrown E15.

The bill eliminates unnecessary barriers by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize rulemaking from 2021 to make the E15 fuel label clear and more consumer-oriented. It would also confirm the compatibility of E15 with existing underground fuel storage and dispensing equipment, ensuring business owners are not required to make costly and unnecessary infrastructure changes.

Ethanol Is Good For Consumers And The Environment

“E15 is good, good, good for consumers, good for the environment, and good for national security,” Grassley said. “Today, we are sending a strong message in support of E15, urging the administration to recognize its benefits.”

Ernst also added that it’s well-known that E15 creates lower prices at the pumps and adds value to homegrown crops in the U.S.

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