Grassley, Moran Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Drive Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

WASHINGTON–Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today joined Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) in reintroducing legislation to accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. TheFarm to Fly Actwould expand alternative fuels’ use in the aviation sector and unlock new markets for American farmers.
“Homegrown biofuels are good for Americans’ pocketbooks, the environment and national security,”Grassley said. “By investing in sustainable aviation fuel, theFarm to Fly Actwill expand markets for farmers, onshore American energy production and drive economic growth.”
“Sustainable aviation fuel is a promising alternative fuel source that can provide new markets for farmers while increasing our domestic energy production and security,”Moran said. “This legislation would increase the accessibility of biofuels for commercial use and directly support rural America and its farmers, the agriculture industry and the aviation sector.”
TheFarm to Fly Actwould:
The bill hasgarnered supportfrom stakeholders across the agriculture, energy and aviation sectors.
Find bill textHERE.
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