Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03) at a press conference urging Congress to fulfill President Trump’s pledge to allow the sale of year-round E15.

During her remarks, Senator Fischer called on Congress to pass her Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, ending years of patchwork regulations and giving producers and consumers the certainty they deserve. Senator Fischer and Congressman Smith were joined by National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr., along with U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Mike Flood (NE-01), and Jim Baird (IN-04).

“Congress must pass our Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to fulfill President Trump’s pledge to allow the sale of year-round E15 and give America’s producers the certainty they deserve. It’s a win for consumers and a diverse group of stakeholders—including organizations in the petroleum, fuel marketing, and retail sectors—and it is exactly what the ethanol industry needs: permanent, nationwide access. I look forward to working with Congressman Smith, our colleagues in the House and Senate, and President Trump to get our bill signed into law,” said Senator Fischer.

“Our agricultural producers face uncertainty every day, and in recent years, high fuel prices have hit Americans hard, forcing families to make tough decisions when filling their fuel tank,” said Congressman Smith. “Meanwhile, unscientific and misguided barriers to E15 have blocked access to this affordable and sustainable energy source and sowed regulatory uncertainty.  Lifting the restriction on nationwide year-round sale of E15 would unleash investment to contribute an estimated 66.3 billion dollars to U.S. GDP and 188,000 additional jobs. It was President Trump’s first administration which paved the way for summertime sales, and it’s now well past time that we provide market certainty through law.”

Following is a transcript of Senator Fischer’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

President Trump is focused on restoring American prosperity, and that starts with making America energy dominant.

He understands the crucial role that year-round E15 plays in America’s energy independence. On his first day in office, he signed an energy executive order opening the door for year-round access.

The need for a permanent, nationwide solution is clear. Congress must pass our Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025.

Backed by a diverse coalition of stakeholders, our legislation would ensure that there is one standard nationwide.

It’s a win for consumers and the oil industry, and it is exactly what we want for the ethanol industry: permanent, nationwide access.

The time is now, and I won’t rest until our bill is signed into law.