Congressman Flood Introduces the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced that they introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) more explicitly on their weekly and monthly reports, in line with existing standards and consistent with other fuel types.
“Nebraska remains a national leader in biofuel production and is a driving global leader in advancing the bioeconomy,” said Congressman Flood (NE-01). “SAF represents just one of many promising ways to grow the biofuels sector and boost our rural communities. Our straightforward, commonsense bill requires the EIA to include SAF in its published data, giving industry leaders and stakeholders better insight into production trends. I’m grateful to my colleague for partnering with me once again to support the growth of the SAF industry.”
“Without coordinated action between government and industry, greenhouse gas emissions will continue to increase as more people and goods fly through our skies. Sustainable aviation fuel is an exciting, new green fuel that’s creating jobs in Louisiana. 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," said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).
Congressman Flood has been an advocate for SAF, pushing to expand markets and introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accuracy Act of 2023 along with gathering widespread, bipartisan support for the Sustain Aviation Fuel Information Act in the 118th Congress.
Supporters of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act include the Advanced Biofuels Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, American Sugar Cane League, Greater New Orleans Inc., Growth Energy, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Oilseed Producers Association, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, Nebraska Soybean Association, Renewable Fuels Association, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and the SAF Coalition.
Support for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act
"Sustainable Aviation Fuel offers an enormous opportunity for Nebraska's biofuels industry and thus Nebraska's farmers. Congressman Flood's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act is a commonsense approach to ensure additional market transparency as this new industry continues to evolve. We want to thank Congressman Flood for his efforts as we look forward to helping move this important legislation forward,” Mark McHargue, President, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation.
“Nebraska’s farmers and ethanol producers are all-in on helping supply the world with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). But if we want to prove the projections right by growing the global market for SAF by 100-fold within the next 10 years, we need transparency about where the industry is and where it’s headed. That’s exactly what Rep. Flood’s bill will deliver. We’re grateful for Rep. Flood and his tireless leadership in expanding the SAF industry across Nebraska,” Dawn Caldwell, Renewable Fuels Nebraska Executive Director.
“We appreciate Congressman Flood's work to co-introduce the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act which would provide greater data transparency for the growing corn and biofuels industry. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offers a valuable market opportunity for Nebraska corn growers,” Michael Dibbern, Nebraska Corn Growers Association President.
“We appreciate the work of Congressman Flood for introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act. Producing advanced biofuels in the United States promotes economic opportunities for communities across the country and increases market access for Nebraska farmers. Homegrown agricultural feedstocks play an important role in meeting the nation’s goal for clean fuel production,” Kent Grotelueschen, President Nebraska Soybean Association.
“As we work to speed up the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), real-time production and supply updates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration will offer crucial insights. These updates will play a key role in effectively scaling up SAF across the country,” Alison Graab, The Executive Director for the SAF Coalition.
“We applaud Rep. Flood for introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act. 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,” Kenneth Hartman Jr., President for National Corn Growers Association.
“Transparent and timely market data are critically important to help the nascent SAF industry get off the ground. This legislation would ensure SAF producers and users have the information they need to make informed decisions and smart investments. The Renewable Fuels Association thanks Reps. Flood and Carter for their leadership on this issue and we strongly support their legislation,” Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO.
"America's farmers and biofuel producers will only be able to lead in global markets for clean fuels if we have reliable data to help guide investment decisions and measure our progress,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Rep. Flood's bill is common sense and will lay the groundwork for new jobs and new investments, while giving the U.S. a way to track its path toward becoming the world leader in SAF production,” Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy.
“Building a strong and reliable SAF industry that supports U.S. farmers starts with access to clear, consistent market data. This bill takes an important step toward giving stakeholders the tools they need to plan, invest, and grow with confidence. The National Oilseed Processors Association appreciates Representatives Flood and Carter for recognizing this need and championing a data-driven approach to SAF development,” Devin Mogler, President and CEO of National Oilseed Producers Association.
“The Advanced Biofuels Association is proud to endorse the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act and to play an important part in our nation’s energy dominance agenda. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), also known as synthetic aviation fuel, is an in-demand U.S. energy export that is the latest in a long tradition of American renewable fuel innovations. This legislation will improve data streams from the U.S. Energy Information Administration that help our domestic farmers and biorefiners make informed decisions to increase SAF production levels,” Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association.
“SAF may offer a great opportunity for Louisiana sugarcane farmers. Our farmers have been growing their own fuel for decades now and are anxious to find new uses for the excess biofuel (Bagasse) that we currently produce. The American Sugar Cane League appreciates Congressman Carter’s bipartisan effort to gain accurate data on SAF in EIA reports – data that will track how production is actually developing and provide transparency as to whether SAF production includes products like bagasse, the fibrous byproduct of recovering sugar from the sugarcane plant,” said Jack Pettus, VP of Government Relations for the American Sugar Cane League.
“Farmers are always seeking expanded market opportunities for our commodities through food, fiber, or fuel. We see the prospect of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a great opportunity for Louisiana farmers to contribute to our domestic fuel supply through crop production,” said Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. “We produce an abundance of safe and sustainable food, and complementing that with demand for domestic fuel is a win-win for farmers and the economy. Congressman Carter's proactive legislation to get SAF on the right track, in terms of accurate and unbiased data reporting, should help further build out framework for this rapidly developing technology and the market it can offer. This would not only benefit our farmers, but all of Louisiana through job growth here in Louisiana. We appreciate he and Congressman Flood’s work on this issue both for farmers and consumers,” Louisiana Farm Bureau.
“The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act is a tactful, practical solution that aligns with our commitment to growing our state’s all-of-the-above energy portfolio,” said Michael Hecht, President and CEO of GNO, Inc. “With promising Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects already underway in the Greater New Orleans region, this bill helps to ensure that our energy and aviation industries remain competitive on the global stage. We applaud Congressman Carter for his leadership and commitment to innovation and transparency,” Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Full text of the legislation can be found by clicking here.