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JOHNSTON, IOWA – This morning the Iowa Senate passed House File 2128, a bill proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds to increase consumer access to higher biofuel blends like E15 and B20. With overwhelming, bipartisan support, the innovative legislation passed on a vote of 42 to 3, with 5 absent. The bill previously passed the Iowa House of Representatives by a wide margin but due to amendments in the Senate, the bill will go back to the Iowa House for consideration in its current form.

In response, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

“Today was a victory for Iowa consumers. Every person in Iowa deserves the choice of higher blends like E15 and B20. By unlocking the power of biofuels, Iowans can save money at the pump while also powering our farm economy. We also want to thank Gov. Reynolds for prioritizing biofuels choice for Iowans. Finally, the bill had strong support from both parties and IRFA thanks Majority Leader Whitver and Democratic Leader Wahls and all Senate members who stood united behind biofuels.”

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.5 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 11 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 410 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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