Hinson Helps Secure House Passage of Year Round E15

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to allow access to nationwide, year-round E15. 

“For years, I’ve worked relentlessly — even if that means standing up to my own party — to promote year-round E15 access. Today’s vote is a massive, long-overdue step in the right direction that will provide much-needed certainty for Iowa farmers and biofuels producers. Homegrown biofuels are a critical tool to lower costs for consumers and boost our rural economy, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to get this bill to President Trump’s desk as soon as possible. Our farmers and producers deserve a heck of a lot better than they’ve been getting, and I’ll continue to break the gridlock in Washington to deliver for Iowa agriculture.”  – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

As a co-chair of the House Biofuels Caucus, Hinson is a longtime champion of legislation to allow for year-round E15 access. She’s helped lead several efforts, including the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to allow year-round E15 access. In January, Hinson was named to the E-15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, which developed the legislative solution that passed the House today. 

Iowa is the top ethanol producer in the United States, creating almost 30% of all American ethanol. Industry estimates project that year-round E15 will increase farm income by up to $13.8 billion and save drivers up to 30 cents per gallon.

Today, Hinson spoke on the House floor in favor of year-round, nationwide E15 access. Those remarks can be found HERE. 

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