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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a co-chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an emergency waiver to allow E-15 sales this summer:

“There is a broad coalition and bipartisan support for making E-15 available year-round. Year-round E-15 provides consumers with more affordable fuel options and helps boost American energy independence. On April 28 announcement, along with EPA’s proposal to allow eight states to sell year-round E-15 beginning next summer, are steps in the right direction. Still, consumers and producers should not be forced to navigate emergency waivers and a patchwork of regulations. The best path forward is for nationwide, year-round E-15 to be the law of the land, which is why I have worked with Representative Angie Craig and members of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus to reintroduce the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to advance this bill through the legislative process.”

Read more about the Smith’s bipartisan, bicameral legislation here.

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