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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill that would require the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide more weekly and monthly reports on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.

Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced the bill Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act with four other co-sponsors. The bill would require the more SAF weekly and monthly reports consistent with other reports published by the EIA.

"Nebraska is the second largest producer of biofuels in the nation and we're constantly working to grow our bioeconomy," Flood said in a news release. "Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an incredible growth opportunity that can help expand the biofuels industry and our rural economy. This commonsense legislation directs the EIA to start including SAF in data sets they publish, allowing stakeholders and industry to better understand how production is developing. Thank you to my colleagues, especially Congressman Carter, for stepping up and pushing to help include SAF in key reports as the industry takes off."

Carter added, "Aviation currently represents approximately 10% of our nation's transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. Without coordinated action between government and industry, these emissions will continue to increase as more people and goods fly through our skies. Sustainable aviation fuel is an exciting, new green fuel with a proven record of success. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure America is on track to meet the growing demand for cleaner transportation and healthier communities. I'm committed to supporting innovative, eco-friendly aviation solutions like this."

Congressman Flood has been an advocate for SAF, pushing to expand markets and introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accuracy Act of 2023 along with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL).

Along with Flood and Carter, the bill also was co-sponsored by Reps. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Hillary Scholten, D-Mich.

Supporters of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act include the Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, the SAF Coalition, Greater New Orleans Inc., American Sugar Cane League, National Corn Growers Association, Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, the Nebraska Soybean Association, the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, and the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.

"Sustainable aviation fuel is a big opportunity for American bioethanol producers and our farmer partners," ais Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. "Reporting SAF production and including this data in EIA's regular reports is a simple step that will help the entire industry track its progress and identify investment opportunities. We're grateful to Rep. Flood and Rep. Carter for introducing this bill, and for taking steps to secure America's position as a leader in SAF production." - Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy

Harold, Walle, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), said, "This bill will help provide transparency for corn growers and the biofuels industry. In this emerging space, accountability is needed to ensure that American farmers are being properly credited for providing the feedstocks that will drive this new market."

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