Smith Applauds EPA’s Continued Support of America’s Biofuels Industry

October 13, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a supplemental rule to preserve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027: “I appreciate President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for their continued support of American biofuels and for taking action to strengthen our nation’s energy independence. Today’s announcement is welcome news for America's biofuel producers, providing the certainty they need to grow our homegrown energy industry. This also marks an important victory for our farmers, rural communities, and American consumers looking for lower prices at the pump.” Background: On October 9, Smith and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) led a bipartisan letter with 37 colleagues to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the administration to propose a supplemental rule by October 16, 2026, ensuring obligated volumes for 2026 and 2027 remain consistent with the Renewable Fuel Standard’s Set 2 projections. The lawmakers emphasized that preserving these volumes is critical to maintaining market certainty for American farmers and biofuel producers, supporting rural manufacturing jobs, and delivering lower fuel prices for American families. Issues : Energy