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.
