WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, celebrated House passage of a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to lower-cost E15. Approved by a vote of 218 to 203, the bipartisan bill now moves to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has been tapped by President Trump to advance E15 legislation.
“American families are asking for help, and today’s vote brings us one step closer to delivering real savings at the pump,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “We’re deeply grateful to bipartisan lawmakers from across the nation who always stood strong and rebuffed pressure to protect refinery profits at the expense of American consumers. All eyes are now on the Senate, where we have been working closely with our champions to clear a path forward for year-round E15. The sooner this bill reaches the President’s desk, the sooner we can deliver more savings to more communities in every corner of the country.
“We urge Senate leaders to quickly reject critics who oppose competition at the pump from lower-cost fuel. Year-round E15 simply allows retailers the option to offer a another, less expensive fuel choice to drivers. Now is the time to act.”