Miller-Meeks Votes to Deliver Year-Round E15
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, bipartisan legislation permanently authorizing the nationwide, year-round sale of E15 fuel.
"Tonight, both parties came together to deliver a major win for Iowa Farmers, and a major win for millions of Americans who are seeking relief at the pump," said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. "Iowa farmers deserve certainty, not more political games and misinformation. Year-round E15 lowers prices at the pump, strengthens American energy independence, supports rural communities, and delivers a major win for Iowa agriculture. I'm proud to have gotten this done."
Congresswoman Miller-Meeks has been one of Congress’s strongest advocates for year-round E15, fighting to strengthen Iowa agriculture, expand consumer fuel choices, and support American energy independence.
“Rep. Miller-Meeks’ dogged determination kept the E15 package moving in the House. Her outreach across the aisle was key to the strong bipartisan support for E15 on final House passage. IRFA members thank Rep. Miller-Meeks for delivering on E15, an issue of great importance to Iowa farmers and to anyone who wants to save money at the pump.” - Monte Shaw, Executive Director, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
“American families are asking for help, and today Rep. Miller-Meeks delivered. The House’s approval of year-round E15 brings us one step closer to lowering prices at the pump in Iowa and across the U.S.” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “We’re deeply grateful to biofuel champions like Congresswoman Miller-Meeks for delivering lower gas prices to Iowans and for tirelessly working to secure this critical victory for year-round E15. We urge the Senate to take up this legislation right away—the sooner this bill reaches the President’s desk, the sooner we can deliver more savings to more Americans in every corner of the country.”
Background:
Before the vote, Congresswoman Miller-Meeks spoke on the House Floor and expressed her strong support for H.R. 1346 while dispelling myths being spread about E15.
Current law forces the EPA to issue emergency waivers each summer to allow E15 sales. H.R. 1346 removes those outdated barriers and provides long-overdue certainty for Iowa farmers, biofuels producers, fuel retailers, and consumers.
Nationwide E15 access is projected to save drivers nearly $27 billion annually, lower fuel costs for families, increase corn demand by 2.4 billion bushels, and support more than 128,000 American jobs. The bill also reforms the Renewable Fuel Standards' Small Refinery Exemption program while preserving protections for legitimate small refiners.
- E15 can save the average American household more than $200 annually at the pump.
- Nationwide E15 adoption is projected to save drivers nearly $27 billion each year.
- Expanded E15 access could increase corn demand by 2.4 billion bushels.
- H.R. 1346 permanently authorizes nationwide year-round E15 sales.
Additional Resources:
H.R. 1346 – Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Myth vs. Fact Sheet on E15 and Small Refinery Exemptions
E15: Good for the Budget and Taxpayers
###