U.S. farmers and biofuel producers again have a bipartisan, unified voice in Washington supporting legislation to advance greater use of homegrown fuel.
The Congressional Biofuels Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives relaunched in May for the 119th Congress. Originally established in the 114th Congress (2015-2017), the group is made up of 36 Representatives from both parties who champion policies that support the growing role of biofuels in meeting the nation’s most pressing challenges. With members from California to Minnesota, the caucus represents the strong, bipartisan support for biofuels that is growing across the nation.
“American biofuel producers have an untapped ability to power the future of liquid fuels, whether ethanol blends, biodiesel, or sustainable aviation fuel,” said Co-Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE). “Advancing sound policy can unlock billions of dollars in savings at the pump and hundreds of thousands of added jobs for the American people.”
The Congressional Biofuels Caucus has supported issues in the past, including strengthening the Renewable Fuels Standard and improving the availability of E15. In 2023, members of the caucus reintroduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to ensure that drivers had year-round, nationwide access to E15.
Heading the caucus alongside Rep. Smith are Co-Chairs Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL).
“Increasing the production and availability of homegrown biofuels is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the all-of-the-above energy policy we need to stay ahead,” said Co-Chair Angie Craig. “I’m proud to be relaunching the Biofuels Caucus alongside my bipartisan colleagues this Congress so we can continue our work to lower prices at the pump, create opportunities for local producers and strengthen our energy security.”
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Additional members of the caucus include: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Jim Baird (R-IN), Scott Peters (D-CA), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Andre Carson (D-IN), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), James Comer (R-KY), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sam Graves (R-MO), Don Bacon (R-NE), Mike Bost (R-IL), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Marianette Miller Meeks (R-IA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Mike Flood (R-NE), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Mark Alford (R-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Brian Jack (R-GA), and Mark Messmer (R-IN).
“Biofuels bring leaders on both sides of the aisle together to recognize its critical role in bolstering energy security, supporting American agriculture, and reducing reliance on foreign energy,” said Joshua Shields, POET Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “This caucus helps ensure that rural voices — and rural solutions — remain at the center of our nation’s energy conversation.”
As the policy landscape continues to evolve, the renewed efforts of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus signal a strong commitment to America’s farmers, rural economies, and the promise of homegrown energy. With broad bipartisan backing, biofuels remain a powerful force in shaping a more prosperous and energy-independent future for the country.
