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IA HR101
IA HR101A resolution urging the United States government to renew its commitment to farmers, lower fuel prices, and the environment by supporting a robust and sustainable renewable fuel standard.
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Introduced
01/15/2014
01/15/2014
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014
05/02/2014
Introduced Session
85th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A resolution urging the United States government to renew its commitment to farmers, lower fuel prices, and the environment by supporting a robust and sustainable renewable fuel standard.
AI Summary
This Resolution urges the United States government to reaffirm its commitment to farmers, lower fuel prices, and protect the environment by strongly supporting a robust and sustainable Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The RFS, established by federal policy like the Energy Policy Act of 2005, mandates the blending of specific volumes of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, into transportation fuels each year. This standard is intended to reduce reliance on foreign oil, decrease fuel costs, cut emissions, boost rural incomes, and promote economic growth through the development of advanced biofuels and new technologies. The resolution highlights the significant economic benefits the biofuels industry has brought to states like Iowa, supporting farmers and rural communities. It expresses concern over recent proposals by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce RFS volume levels, which are predicted to lead to job losses and negatively impact farm families and agribusinesses by potentially lowering corn prices below production costs.
Sponsors (57)
Dwayne Alons (R)*,
Rob Bacon (R)*,
Clel Baudler (R)*,
Bruce Bearinger (D)*,
Mark Brandenburg (R)*,
Josh Byrnes (R)*,
Mark Costello (R)*,
Peter Cownie (R)*,
Dave Deyoe (R)*,
Cecil Dolecheck (R)*,
Jack Drake (R)*,
Nancy Dunkel (D)*,
Dean Fisher (R)*,
Greg Forristall (R)*,
Joel Fry (R)*,
Mary Gaskill (D)*,
Tedd Gassman (R)*,
Pat Grassley (R)*,
Stan Gustafson (R)*,
Chris Hagenow (R)*,
Chris Hall (D)*,
Curt Hanson (D)*,
Mary Ann Hanusa (R)*,
Greg Heartsill (R)*,
David Heaton (R)*,
Lee Hein (R)*,
Daniel Huseman (R)*,
Megan Jones (R)*,
Ron Jorgensen (R)*,
Bobby Kaufmann (R)*,
Jarad Klein (R)*,
Kevin Koester (R)*,
John Landon (R)*,
Mark Lofgren (R)*,
David Maxwell (R)*,
Helen Miller (D)*,
Brian Moore (R)*,
Daniel Muhlbauer (D)*,
Patrick Murphy (D)*,
Steven Olson (R)*,
Scott Ourth (D)*,
Kraig Paulsen (R)*,
Dawn Pettengill (R)*,
Joe Riding (D)*,
Patti Ruff (D)*,
Thomas Sands (R)*,
Jason Schultz (R)*,
Tom Shaw (R)*,
Larry Sheets (R)*,
Jeff Smith (R)*,
Mark Smith (D)*,
Charles Soderberg (R)*,
Quentin Stanerson (R)*,
Rob Taylor (R)*,
Linda Upmeyer (R)*,
Guy Vander Linden (R)*,
Matt Windschitl (R)*,
Last Action
Resolution adopted. H.J. 82. (on 01/16/2014)
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