{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-requiring-environmental-protection-agency", "Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation Requiring Environmental Protection Agency to Use GREET Model to Measure Emissions Reductions of Iowa Biofuels", "2023-11-01", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce \u2013 alongside U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) \u2013 the Adopt GREET Act. This legislation would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the GREET model when calculating comprehensive emissions reductions and the environmental impact of Iowa ethanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).\n\n\u201cThe GREET model has proven to be the most accurate and reliable tool for measuring the emissions reductions and environmental impact of Iowa ethanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Time and time again, this model confirms that homegrown ethanol and biodiesel help cut emissions, lower gas prices, and restore American energy independence,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI fully endorse the use of the GREET model to accurately assess and convey the benefits of biofuels \u2013 including sustainable aviation fuel \u2013 for our economy, our energy security, and our environment. I am proud to work with my Midwestern colleagues to require the Biden administration to adopt the GREET model, which would be a major victory for our families, farmers, biofuels industry, and rural communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe future of Iowa\u2019s biofuels industry relies on adoption of the GREET model. By reducing the carbon-intensity score of liquid fuels \u2013 including sustainable aviation fuel \u2013 Iowa can help lower gas prices for American families and end our reliance on foreign oil,\u201d said Kelly Nieuwenhuis, a corn grower from Primghar, Iowa. \u201cI appreciate Congressman Feenstra\u2019s unwavering commitment to our farmers and biofuels producers and thank him for supporting legislation to make the GREET model the law of the land.\u201d\n\nThe Adopt GREET Act would further require that the EPA modernize its modeling every five years or issue a report to Congress outlining efforts to adhere to the latest science and technology.\n\nFull legislative text can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-requiring-environmental-protection-agency"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 3.3451439812779427, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}