U.S. House schedules standalone vote on year-round E15 sales legislation
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Updated · RFD-TV · May 4
U.S. House schedules standalone vote on year-round E15 sales legislation
13 articles · Updated · RFD-TV · May 4
The vote is set for later this month after the measure was stripped from the Farm Bill, with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor saying support remains but passage is uncertain.
Backers say nationwide summer E15 sales would aid farmers and consumers, while some oil-state lawmakers continue to oppose the policy and raise concerns in the debate.
The push comes as U.S. agriculture faces wider strain from high fuel and fertilizer costs and potential export risks, including proposed EU biofuels changes that could curb demand for U.S. soybeans.
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