Hinson, Craig Lead Bipartisan Lawmakers in Encouraging President Trump to Strengthen Biofuels Blending Targets

Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Angie Craig (MN-02) led 26 House lawmakers in a letter to President Trump encouraging him to support a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by adopting timely, robust blending requirements in the upcoming “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). Read the full letter here.

"Biofuels play a crucial role in President Trump’s energy strategy that bolsters our energy independence and lowers costs for consumers. By establishing strong RVOs, we can provide certainty and encourage further growth in this important market for Iowa farmers and our rural economy. I look forward to continuing my work with the Trump Administration and expanding the use of biofuels as part of an all-of-the above and all-of-the-below energy strategy." - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

Background: 

This letter follows numerous efforts from Rep. Hinson to support the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard and fight for higher volumes for biofuels, including ethanol and biomass-based diesel. In 2024, Rep. Hinson led 35 bipartisan Members in a letter to then-EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to raise RVOs to account for increased production and availability of feedstocks. According to the Energy Information Administration, volumes set by the EPA for 2023 – 2025 were “set significantly lower than production trends,” leading to a significant drop in the renewable fuels market.

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