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20 Years of Renewable Fuel Standard: Energy Security and Rural Support

The U.S. Senate recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), highlighting its role in strengthening national energy security, supporting rural communities and farmers, and improving environmental performance. Thanks to RFS, citizens benefit from lower fuel prices, and the economy gains new jobs and investments in the biofuel sector.
Key points
RFS has helped lower fuel prices at the pump, with E15 gasoline reducing prices by 10-30 cents per gallon and biodiesel by about 4%.
The program supports farmers by providing a stable market for their products and strengthening the rural economy.
Investments in biofuels have created nearly 644,000 jobs and contributed to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_364
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its foundational role in strengthening American energy security, supporting rural communities, growing the United States economy, and improving environmental performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_364.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • RFS has helped lower fuel prices at the pump, with E15 gasoline reducing prices by 10-30 cents per gallon and biodiesel by about 4%.
  • The program supports farmers by providing a stable market for their products and strengthening the rural economy.
  • Investments in biofuels have created nearly 644,000 jobs and contributed to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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