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Renewable Fuel Standard

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King Asks President Trump to Make ‘Declarative Statement’ on Renewable Fuel Standard

U.S. Rep. Steve King asks President Trump to declare that a minimum of 15 billion gallons will be blended annually and waivers to be recaptured under the RFS.

Reynolds, Grassley, and Ernst to EPA: Uphold Renewable Fuel Standards

Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst, and Chuck Grassley to EPA Administrator Wheeler: uphold the RFS and provide certainty to Iowa farmers and biofuels producers.

Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump’s E15 Announcement

Iowa’s congressional delegation praised President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the restriction of year-round E15 sales.

A Voice for Iowans

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): As your congressman, it is my job to listen to you and be your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Protecting Middle-Income Farmers and Refinery Workers

Mark Hahn: Republicans’ RFS compromise solutions have protected both middle-income farmers and blue-collar refinery workers. They should expand those reform efforts, not shrink them.

Reflecting on the First Half of 2018

Congressman David Young: 2018 is quickly passing by and it’s important to reflect on our accomplishments as a community and country, and continue to strive towards improvements for Iowa.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Scott Pruitt’s Resignation

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned amid criticism over numerous scandals, criticism of his handling of the Renewable Fuel Standard, and praise of his efforts to roll Obama-era regulations back.

Grassley, Ernst Push for Bill Northey’s Confirmation to USDA

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke in favor of Bill Northey whose confirmation vote for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being blocked by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Ernst Asks EPA Administrator About Efforts To Eliminate Burdensome Regulations

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt on his efforts to roll back harmful rules and regulations.

Advancing Iowa’s Renewable Energy Economy

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): The renewable energy economy in Iowa has created high-paying jobs, increased exports valuable to America’s economy and helps families save money. 
Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) introduces U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) at an event in Des Moines. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

Iowa Ag Secretary Backs Steve King, Not the Big Ethanol Candidate

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey endorsed Congressman Steve King not his primary opponent State Senator Rick Bertrand who is backed by Big Ethanol.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) at the 2015 Iowa Ag Summit in Des Moines. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Steve King Defends Ted Cruz’s Position on Ethanol

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) defended Ted Cruz’s position on the Renewable Fuel Standard and ethanol after the Fox News/Google GOP Presidential debate.

Cruz and Iowa-Based Group Battle Over Cruz’s RFS Opposition

The Cruz for President campaign is responding to a radio ad placed by America’s Renewable Future that called Ted Cruz’s opposition to RFS hypocritical.