WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed renewed urgency after Congress missed another deadline to approve a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, tasked with striking a deal no later than February 15 and sending legislation to the House floor no later than February 25, 2026. Despite reports of progress, no legislation has been introduced.
“This is an urgent priority for rural America, and we’re grateful for the hard work by our champions on the council to keep this process moving forward,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “But we need to get year-round E15 to the President’s desk in time to reignite the struggling farm economy and guarantee real savings at the pump this summer. We urge Speaker Johnson and his team to stand behind President Trump’s promise to quickly deliver year-round access to lower-cost, American-made E15.
“Stakeholders already have consensus legislation with clear support across the entire supply chain – including farmers, biofuel producers, retailers, and the vast majority of refiners. Now is the time to pull out all the stops to make certain the legislation has the momentum needed to speed through the House and Senate.”