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An Agreement Worth Strengthening

meet directly with Mexican officials during the first round of bilateral negotiations relating to the Joint Review. These

A Win for America's Consumers, Farmers, and Energy Independence

more clearly than the fight for nationwide, year-round E15. With global instability, volatile fuel prices, and continued … have led efforts to adopt nationwide, year-round E15 to end the patchwork of outdated regulations that have

Congressman Flood Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution Designating April 18th 'National Lineman Appreciation Day'

make sure North Carolinians have power all year round,” said Congresswoman Ross. “During natural disasters and record storms

Smith in Washington Times: Unleashing America’s Energy Independence

Fuel Retailer Choice Act, making nationwide, year-round E15 a reality. Click here to read … right thing.  Nationwide, year-round E15 is not just an energy policy; it is a practical step toward

Smith Statement on EPA Waiver to Allow for Nationwide Year-Round E15

waiver to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Amidst supply chain uncertainty, it’s never been clearer

Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

this experience gives interns a unique and well-rounded view of how Congress works.” Congressional interns

Congressman Flood Delivers More Than $26 Million in Federal Dollars for the First District in Final Round of Annual Budget Bills

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A Results-Driven Path Forward for Year-Round E15

Smith Confirms Commitment to Securing Nationwide Year-Round E15

reaffirmed his commitment to securing nationwide, year-round E15 ahead of the summertime driving season. During his testimony … viable, durable path forward for nationwide, year-round E15. Right now, Congress faces a choice. A simple choice

Congressman Flood: President Trump’s Ag Relief Announcement Supports Our Farm & Ranch Families

domestic and international markets through measures like year-round E15, securing a new Farm Bill, new trade deals

Smith, Ag Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Highlight USMCA Benefits for Agriculture

ensuring consumer access to organic produce year-round. OPA is grateful for the broad bipartisan recognition of USMCA

Smith, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation, Call on EPA to Cut Red Tape Around E15

long been a strong advocate for year-round E15, having seen firsthand the benefits it brings to consumers … Smith first introduced a bill to approve year-round sale of E15 in 2015. On February

Congressmen Flood and Liccardo Introduce the ‘Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act’

Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act.” Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Andy Kim (D-NJ)  lead

Congressman Flood Joins Sen. Rounds in Letter Praising Trump Administration’s Leadership in Credit Risk Transfer Programs

Housing and Insurance, and U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Subcommittee

Congressman Flood Encourages First District Youth to Apply for the Congressional Award

your efforts and achievements. Applications are accepted year-round, so I encourage you learn more about

Smith Statement on Proposed Volumes for Renewable Fuels Standard

Smith first introduced a bill to approve year-round sale of E15 in 2015. On May 16, Smith … Fuel Retailer Choice Act to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. Read more about the bipartisan

Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Relaunch Biofuels Caucus, Announce New Co-Chairs

biofuels producers by fighting to secure permanent year-round E15, increase biofuels blending targets, and replace foreign energy

Smith Thanks Trump Administration for Granting Emergency Ethanol Waiver

Smith first introduced a bill to approve year-round sale of E15 in 2015. On April 22, Smith … Fuel Retailer Choice Act to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. Read more about the bipartisan

Congressman Flood Applauds Trump Administration’s Expansion of E15 Availability

continue to work with the administration towards year-round access so that we can continue to grow

Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for E15 Waiver to Provide Fuel Price Relief

affirmed when you first allowed for year-round E15 in 2019, and those approved for the summers afterward … Smith first introduced a bill to approve year-round sale of E15 in 2015. On February

Smith, Fischer, Lawmakers Hold Press Conference Highlighting Grassroots Support for Year-Round E15

support of legislative action to codify year-round, nationwide access to ethanol blends up to 15 percent. Image … regulatory uncertainty.  Lifting the restriction on nationwide year-round sale of E15 would unleash investment to contribute

Congressman Flood Applauds President Trump's Year-Round E15 Announcement

Zeldin and President Trump for allowing E15 year-round across the Midwest. This is a critical step … Americans in every state all year round. It is my hope that the Trump administration continues to move

Smith Statement on EPA Announcement on Year-Round E15 Access

support for the long-term success of year-round E15. "The Trump administration’s continued support … long-term success of year-round E15 is welcome news. There has never been a good reason

Smith, Craig, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Codify Year-Round E15

Pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent … since 2010. It is time to enact year-round E15 nationwide to provide relief at the pump

Smith, Craig, Colleagues Champion American Biofuels in Letter to New EPA Administrator

states can offer E15 year-round if they so choose. E15 lowers gas prices for consumers, creates … Fuel Retailer Choice Act to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. Rep. Smith has long championed