Iowa Legislators Receive Awards Based on Voting Record and Renewable Fuels Leadership

Contact: Monte Shaw
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JOHNSTON, IA – Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) PAC announced 13 Iowa state legislators are receiving the PAC’s recognition as a “Champion of Renewable Fuels.” The IRFA PAC Board selected state legislators seeking reelection in 2022 who have maintained a clear voting record of support for renewable fuels and displayed leadership on biofuels issues in the Iowa Legislature.

“The passage of the nation-leading Biofuels Access Bill this year marked a historic achievement,” said IRFA PAC Treasurer Daryl Haack. “It would not have happened without incredible support and leadership from Governor Kim Reynolds and legislators. Today’s ‘Champions of Renewable Fuels’ represent many of those legislative leaders who rose to the occasion, and we are proud to recognize them.”

Recipients of the 2022 Champion of Renewable Fuels awards are (listed by district number):

Senate Champions

Majority Leader Jack Whitver                   SD 23
Sen. Annette Sweeney                             SD 27
Sen. Waylon Brown                                  SD 30
Sen. Todd Taylor                                       SD 40
Minority Leader Zach Wahls                     SD 43

House Champions

Majority Leader Matt Windschitl                HD 15
Rep. Dave Sieck                                          HD 23
Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst                HD 32
Speaker Pat Grassley                                  HD 57
Rep. Sharon Steckman                                HD 59
Rep. Chad Ingels                                         HD 68
Rep. Norlin Mommsen                                HD 70
Rep. Dave Jacoby                                        HD 86

 

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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