KCGA Thanks Full Kansas Delegation for Cosponsoring Year-Round E15 Bills

Feb. 13, 2025

KCGA Thanks Full Kansas Delegation for Cosponsoring Year-Round E15 Bills

The Kansas Corn Growers Association thanked the full Kansas congressional delegation for cosigning bills introduced in the U.S. Senate and House today to allow year-round sales of E15 (15 percent ethanol) fuel nationwide.

"Our full congressional delegation understands the importance of leveling the playing field for ethanol by removing unnecessary limits for the sale of E15 fuel to benefit consumers, farmers and the Kansas economy," Kansas Corn Growers Association CEO Josh Roe said. "This bill has broad industry support from corn, ethanol and oil organizations."

The bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act was introduced in the Senate by Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in the House by Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN). Kansas Senators Jerry Moran and Senator Roger Marshall cosponsored the bill. On the House side, Dist. 1 Rep. Tracey Mann; Dist. 2 Rep. Derek Schmidt; Dist. 3 Rep. Sharice Davids, and Dist. 4 Rep. Ron Estes cosponsored the bill.

An outdated federal rule restricts the sale of E15 in the summer, the peak driving season. This legislation would allow summer E15 sales, providing consumers with year-round access to a lower cost, higher quality fuel.

"Kansas Corn has been successful helping fuel retailers increase the availability of E15 with over 150 stations across Kansas offering E15 and higher blends. Unfortunately, every year we have been forced to rely on emergency waivers to allow the use of E15 in the summer. This legislation would ensure consumers across Kansas and the United States will have year-round access to this cleaner, higher octane, lower priced fuel," Roe said.

Established in 1975, the Kansas Corn Growers Association is celebrating 50 years of advocacy representing its members in legislative and regulatory issues and promoting Kansas corn and its products. Visit kscorn.com for more information.