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U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) and the Iowa Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to allow for the expanded, year-round sale of E15. The representatives emphasized Iowa's leading role in biofuel production and the negative impact that delays in securing permanent, year-round E15 sales could have on Americans and farmers.

In the letter, the representatives stated, "Iowa leads the nation in the production of biofuels thanks to our hardworking farmers and biofuel producers. Any delays in securing permanent, year-round E15 sales punishes Americans and farmers who have already faced record inflation, fuel prices, and market uncertainty as a result of your Administration’s economic policies."

Iowa is a major contributor to the biofuels industry, with nearly every other row of corn grown in the state being used for biofuel production. The farmers in Iowa play a crucial role in providing access to homegrown fuel across the nation and the world. The biofuels industry not only supports countless jobs but also reduces prices at the pump and generates billions of dollars in exports.

The representatives' letter to President Biden highlights the importance of supporting the biofuels industry and ensuring the availability of E15 throughout the year. By allowing year-round sales of E15, the administration can support American farmers and help alleviate the challenges they face due to inflation, fuel prices, and market uncertainty.

It is now up to President Biden to consider the request put forward by Representative Nunn and his colleagues. The future of the biofuels industry and the benefits it brings to the economy and the environment depend on the administration's decision.

The full text of the letter can be found [here](insert link).

To learn more, click on this link: https://nunn.house.gov/media/press-releases/nunn-leads-letter-urging-year-round-e15-sales