John Fuher is the Vice President of Government Affairs at Growth Energy, leading the association’s efforts on Capitol Hill. Fuher is proficient in issues surrounding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) and biofuels tax policy. He also has significant experience in helping craft major federal agriculture policy. Prior to joining Growth Energy, Fuher spent seven years on the staff of Senator Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. His last position was as Senator Conrad’s budget analyst for agriculture and trade, where he served as Senator Conrad’s chief agricultural advisor. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University and holds his MBA and master’s degree in government from Johns Hopkins University. Fuher lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife and three children.

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On May 31, 21 members of the House, led by Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging her to protect U.S. farmers and biofuel producers and prioritize U.S. #ethanol export competitiveness in Brazil.https://t.co/Ugx88bA1KT https://t.co/bmf7EjdNxA

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Protecting #IA04 farmers and #ethanol producers will always be a top priority for me in Congress. I appreciate working with my @WaysandMeansGOP colleague @RepLaHood to ensure American ethanol exports receive fair treatment and robust market access in Brazil. https://t.co/pX246NiqLn

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.@NUVUFUELS: "In Michigan alone, the higher biofuel blend offers drivers more than $1 billion in fuel savings annually, reduces emissions, and supports the state’s rural economy." twitter.com/Lwl_First_Look…

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Celebrated the nation's second #E15 standard with @RFNebraska's Dawn Caldwell and Traci Menke. Thank you for your work getting #LB562 signed into law. Nebraskan families will see savings at the pump this summer! cc: @LadyOfAg https://t.co/uPgLthktdZ

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