Rep. Mann Votes to Support Kansas Farmers, Give Americans Choice at the Pump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation he cosponsors, in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218 to 203. The bill allows E15 fuel to be sold year-round nationwide by removing burdensome federal restrictions that currently limit sales to the summer months.
“Year-round E15 is a major win for Kansas agriculture, American energy, and families looking for more choices at the pump,” said Rep. Mann. “Kansas farmers help feed, fuel, and clothe the world, and this commonsense legislation strengthens markets for our producers, supports domestic energy production, and reduces unnecessary regulatory barriers. As a member of the Rural Domestic Energy Council, I have worked directly with producers, refiners, and energy stakeholders to craft this legislation, and I look forward to getting it across the finish line.”
The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act:
- Allows E15 fuel to be sold year-round nationwide by removing seasonal federal restrictions on its sale
- Strengthens markets for agricultural producers by increasing demand for ethanol-based fuels
- Expands consumer choice at the pump by making higher-ethanol fuel blends permanently available, but not required
- Supports domestic energy production by allowing more American-grown biofuels to reach consumers
- Adds more than 100,000 rural jobs at refineries nationwide
- Reduces unnecessary regulatory barriers that increase costs
During debate on the legislation, Rep. Mann emphasized how both American families and agricultural producers will benefit from this policy.
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