{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-named-congressional-biofuels-caucus-co-chair", "Fedorchak named Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chair", "2025-05-28", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Beulah, ND \u2013 Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) released the following statements celebrating the launch of the caucus for the 119th Congress.\n\n\"Biofuels are a growing part of America\u2019s energy strategy and another way North Dakota is helping fuel the world,\u201d said Co-Chair Fedorchak. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve as a co-chair of this bipartisan caucus to advance policies that will help expand domestic energy production, empower rural America, and deliver practical solutions for North Dakotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican biofuel producers have an untapped ability to power the future of liquid fuels, whether ethanol blends, biodiesel, or sustainable aviation fuel,\u201d said Co-Chair Smith. \u201cAdvancing sound policy can unlock billions of dollars in savings at the pump and hundreds of thousands of added jobs for the American people. I thank Co-Chairs Craig and Pocan and congratulate Co-Chairs Hinson, Fedorchak, and Budzinski for joining me to strengthen this bipartisan caucus and continue working to inform our colleagues in the House of the value of biofuels for American energy abundance.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreasing the production and availability of homegrown biofuels is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the all-of-the-above energy policy we need to stay ahead,\u201d said Co-Chair Craig. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be relaunching the Biofuels Caucus alongside my bipartisan colleagues this Congress so we can continue our work to lower prices at the pump, create opportunities for local producers and strengthen our energy security.\u201d\n\n\u201cBiofuels are key to Iowa\u2019s economy and key to American energy dominance,\u201d said Co-Chair Hinson. \u201cSince coming to Congress, I have worked tirelessly to expand access to Iowa biofuels and support Iowa\u2019s biofuels producers by fighting to secure permanent year-round E15, increase biofuels blending targets, and replace foreign energy with homegrown biofuels. I\u2019m honored to co-lead the biofuels caucus and will continue working with President Trump and other caucus members to increase domestic energy production and support Iowa agriculture.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am glad to join my colleagues in the Congressional Biofuels Caucus,\u201d said Co-Chair Pocan. \u201cCorn growers in Wisconsin deserve to have an even playing field in the market dominated by the oil and gas industry. This Caucus will showcase how biofuels can help us reach our emissions reduction goals while investing in rural jobs and infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\"I came to Congress to be a strong voice for the people of Central and Southern Illinois\u2014especially our hardworking farmers. Few issues are more critical to their success than strengthening the biofuels industry and expanding market opportunities,\u201d said Co-Chair Budzinski. \u201cThat's why promoting the use of homegrown, sustainable biofuels has been a central focus of my work in Congress, and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing that commitment as co-chair of this bipartisan caucus.\n\nThe Congressional Biofuels Caucus advocates for policies which reflect the capacity of American biofuels producers to meet the demand for reliable and affordable liquid fuels while growing rural economies, high-paying jobs, and value-added markets for agricultural commodities. The caucus recognizes biofuels are key to American energy independence and responsible stewardship of our resources.\n\nAdditional members of the caucus include: Reps. 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