Bipartisan Bill Introduced for Year-Round E15 Sales

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN), has introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act aimed at making E-15 fuel available year-round across the United States. This legislation seeks to eliminate seasonal restrictions on the sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent and has garnered support from various agricultural and energy organizations. The bill, which reintroduces similar provisions omitted from a previous spending bill, aims to provide consistency and stability in the marketplace, reducing reliance on emergency waivers from the EPA. Supporters argue that year-round E-15 sales would help address climate change, lower fuel costs, and enhance energy independence. As the summer driving season approaches, advocates are urging swift passage of the bill to benefit consumers and producers alike. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.