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This resolution recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a national policy first established in 2005 and expanded in 2007 to increase domestic renewable energy production. The resolution highlights the RFS's significant achievements, including driving innovation in the biofuels sector, supporting rural economies, and contributing to energy security. It notes that the RFS has led to the development of over 2,700 renewable fuel facilities across 42 states, producing nearly 28 billion gallons annually, and has contributed $210 billion to the gross domestic product while supporting nearly 644,000 domestic jobs. The resolution emphasizes the RFS's environmental benefits, such as requiring renewable fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-60%, and its economic impacts, including helping ethanol become part of 98% of gasoline nationwide and providing price reductions for consumers. Additionally, the resolution commends the RFS for its role in supporting farmers, reducing reliance on volatile energy markets, and advancing the nation's energy, economic, and environmental goals. It ultimately affirms support for continued implementation of the RFS as a key strategy for strengthening the United States' energy independence and sustainability.

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