Smith Statement on EPA Waiver to Allow for Nationwide Year-Round E15

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency waiverto allow for the sale of E15 gasoline during the summer driving season:

"I am grateful Administrator Zeldin has issued a summertime emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Amidst supply chain uncertainty, it's never been clearer that biofuels are a key pillar of American energy independence.

"However, Congress must pass a permanent, nationwide solution. Right now, a handful of midsize refiners refuse to allow certainty for consumers, retailers, and agriculture producers in favor of their own interests. It is clear to any reasonable person that this status quo must end. I will continue to work with my colleagues to reach a reasonable solution that strengthens the entire fuel supply chain while expanding much-needed market access for America's biofuels producers, lowering prices at the pump, and supporting President Trump in delivering energy independence."