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Farm to Fly Act: Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Agricultural Economy.

This Act aims to integrate sustainable aviation fuels, produced from agricultural feedstocks, into Department of Agriculture bio-energy programs. This creates new market opportunities for farmers, supports rural economies, and promotes cleaner energy sources for aviation, potentially reducing air pollution.
Key points
Defines and promotes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as biofuels, enabling their inclusion in agricultural support programs.
Creates new opportunities for farmers to produce feedstocks for SAF, supporting their income and rural development.
Supports the development of cleaner aviation technologies, potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
Requires sustainable aviation fuels to achieve at least a 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to petroleum-based jet fuel.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6271
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2023-11-07