Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America's Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry while supporting American-grown crops and cleaner aviation fuel.

Building on an Ernst-led amendment during the Working Families and Tax Cuts discussion, this legislation would reinstate the SAF bonus credit - allowing qualifying SAF producers to receive between $0.35 and $1.75 per gallon - and extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit for all clean fuels through 2033.

"I'm partnering with my colleagues on the Securing America's Fuels Act to ensure that the aviation industry can fully unleash the potential of homegrown, sustainable biofuels," said Senator Ernst. "When SAF successfully 'takes off,' we open up new markets for our farmers, create more energy independence, and support our national security."

"Kansas has a long history as a leader in agriculture and aviation, and this legislation will strengthen these industries while bolstering U.S. energy innovation," said Senator Moran. "As a founding member of the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, I am committed to supporting the sustainable fuels industry to bolster our aviation industry, open new markets for Kansas farmers and rural communities and promote American energy independence."

"Nevada's travel and tourism industries bring in visitors from all over the world, and it's critical that we continue to embrace innovative aviation technology," said Senator Cortez Masto. "This bipartisan legislation incentivizes cleaner airplane fuel that will support a stronger aviation system and a healthier environment for future generations."

"Domestically produced biofuels strengthen our energy independence, support our farmers, and boost rural economies," said Senator Klobuchar. "The introduction of the Securing America's Fuels Act is an important step as we work to restore the full value of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. By extending the credit to 2033 and restoring the credit's value to $1.75 this legislation gives farmers and biofuel producers the certainty they need to develop sustainable aviation fuel and other low carbon fuels."

Read the bill here.

Background:

Ernst has long championed efforts that strengthen domestic biofuel policy, such as her Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, which she successfully included in the Working Families and Tax Cuts to extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and ensure crops grown by American farmers are prioritized in renewable fuel production.

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