EPA Administrator Zeldin to Fischer: Congressional Action on Year-Round E15 Most Durable and Easiest Solution

Fischer’s
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
the only permanent, nationwide solution to unleash power of year-round E15
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on the need for a permanent legislative solution for the nationwide sale of year-round E15, who confirmed that Congressional action is the “most durable and easiest solution to this issue.”
Fischer’s legislation, the
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
, is the only permanent, nationwide solution to unleash the power of year-round E15.
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On Securing a Permanent Nationwide Solution for Year-Round E15:
Fischer:
Administrator, a couple of months back, you and Secretary Rollins met with me and several of my colleagues about the importance of Congress passing a permanent, nationwide solution to allow for the year-round sale of E15, and I thank you.
I thank you for acting on the emergency summertime waivers to allow for the year-round sale of E15 again this year. But certainly, this yearly exercise, it needs to be done permanently. We need to pass a solution, a permanent solution, and not have your agency have to go through this product every single year.
On President Trump’s Support of Nationwide Year-Round E15:
Fischer:
The President tried to get E15 done permanently through regulation back in 2019, and he has maintained strong support for it since. I want people to understand the history here, Mr. Zeldin.
We have effectively been operating under year-round E15 for the last six years through President Trump's regulation and then yearly emergency waivers. Is that correct?
Zeldin:
Yes.
On Congressional Action to Make Permanent Year-Round E15:
Fischer:
Is it true that, despite President Trump's best efforts, if we want real certainty here for consumers, Congress has to act. Is that correct?
Zeldin:
That is the most durable and easiest solution to this issue.
On Improving EPA Efficiency by Passing Fischer’s Year-Round E15 Legislation
:
Fischer:
Thank you. And lastly, having that permanent, nationwide legislative solution for the year-round E15 would certainly be a more efficient and effective use of EPA's time and resources. Is that correct?
Zeldin:
Yes, Senator, as the Chair pointed out, I've been in the position a little over 100 days, and I have had many, many, many meetings about this topic. And a lot of passionate advocacy from, including you, Senator, and your colleagues and your constituents. If Congress was to finalize a long-term, durable solution, so much of that advocacy on your part, all of your time can be better spent fighting for other priorities of your constituents.