{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=29FECD39-5525-41C3-9DEF-275C230B0121", "Sens. Moran, Klobuchar, Ernst, Duckworth, Grassley Introduce Farm to Fly Act, Legislation to Expand Use of Biofuels for Aviation", "2024-01-22", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to allow further growth for alternative fuels to be used in the aviation sector and create new markets for American farmers.\n\nThe Farm to Fly Act would utilize current USDA programs to support the development of SAF, clarify federal definitions for SAF and enable greater collaboration between USDA and the private sector.\n\n\u201cSustainable aviation fuel is a promising alternative fuel source that can provide new markets for farmers while increasing our domestic energy production and security,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis legislation would increase the accessibility of biofuel for commercial use and directly support rural America and its farmers, the agriculture industry and the aviation sector.\u201d\n\n\u201cAlternative energies like sustainable aviation fuel create jobs in rural areas, bolster our national security, and reduce carbon emissions from air travel,\u201d said Sen. Klobuchar. \u201cThis bipartisan bill with Senators Moran and Ernst will be another step forward in securing new markets for domestically produced biofuel.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we work toward energy independence, the U.S. Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) model will play a key role in allowing homegrown, Iowa biofuel to meet the needs of the U.S. aviation industry while also creating new markets for biofuel producers,\u201d said Sen. Ernst. \u201cAn investment in the development of sustainable aviation fuel is an investment in our national security, our environment, and our farmers.\u201d\n\n\u201cOne of the most important things we can do to make American aviation more sustainable is increase the supply of American-grown, American-made sustainable aviation fuel,\u201d said Sen. Duckworth. \u201cI\u2019m proud to partner with Senators Moran, Klobuchar, Ernst and Grassley to introduce our bipartisan bill that will build off of my Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accuracy Act to increase USDA\u2019s collaboration with the aviation biofuels sector and expand the market of sustainable aviation fuel, which would be a true win-win solution that supports domestic farmers and blenders while reducing our nation\u2019s carbon footprint.\u201d\n\n\u201cEmbracing biofuels is positive for Iowa farmers and the environment,\u201d said Sen. Grassley. \u201cBy expanding opportunities for investment in sustainable aviation fuels at the USDA, our bill aims to diversify and onshore American energy production while encouraging economic activity,\"\n\nCompanion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Max Miller (R-Ohio), Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill), Angie Craig (D-Minn), Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), Brad Finstad (R-Minn), Mike Flood (R-Neb) and Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa).\n\nThis legislation is also supported by a number of aviation, agriculture and energy leaders.\n\n\u201cThe Kansas Corn Growers Association supports Senator Moran\u2019s continued leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with the Farm to Fly Act,\u201d said Brent Rogers, President of the Kansas Corn Growers Association. \u201cCorn-based ethanol can play a key role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and this legislation solidifies and strengthens our ongoing efforts with airline companies. Ethanol-based SAF would be a game-changer for corn and ethanol producers and the farm economy.\u201d\n\n\"The National Sorghum Producers thank Senator Moran for the effort behind this legislation and the recognition that changes need to be within current law to allow flexibility for commodities to participate in the renewable fuels sector,\u201d said Craig Meeker, Chairman of the National Sorghum Producers. \u201cWe look forward to working with Senator Moran and the Senate Agriculture leadership on a final product in the Farm Bill.\"\n\n\u201cKansas soybean producers thank Senator Moran for his continued leadership on issues that impact Kansas farmers,\u201d said Scott Gigstad, President of Kansas Soybean Association. \u201cThe Farm to Fly Act will be key to one of the newest soybean market opportunities really taking flight. As airlines look to reduce emissions, sustainably-grown Kansas soybeans will play a key role.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s farmers are well-positioned to supply sustainable agriculture feedstocks that will help scale production of the sustainable aviation fuel in demand by airlines today,\u201d said Lindsay Fitzgerald, Vice President of Government Relations at Gevo. \u201cThe Farm to Fly Act recognizes agriculture is key to enabling cleaner flight, including using a data-driven tool to account for the benefits of farmers\u2019 production practices with the Argonne GREET model. Gevo thanks Senators Jerry Moran, Amy Klobuchar and Joni Ernst for their leadership and supports this legislation that affirms the role of farmers in growing these new fuels.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe path to decarbonizing the skies runs right through America\u2019s heartland,\u201d said Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO. \u201cThe Farm to Fly Act would allow our farmers to drive a wave of new investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We thank Senators Moran, Klobuchar and Ernst for introducing this important legislation in the Senate and urge all lawmakers to get behind a bill that would position America as a leader in SAF and create new jobs in America\u2019s rural communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cRFA strongly supports the Farm to Fly Act, and we truly appreciate Sen. Moran\u2014along with cosponsors Sens. Klobuchar and Ernst\u2014and their effort to move forward this important legislation that creates more clarity and stability around the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from U.S. crops,\u201d said Geoff Cooper, President & CEO, Renewable Fuels Association. \u201cThis bill helps position SAF for takeoff by ensuring the best available science and modeling tools are used to calculate the carbon benefits of homegrown renewable fuels.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased partnership with the agriculture sector is imperative as the aviation industry works to increase production of cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuels,\" said Airlines for America. \"Airlines for America greatly appreciates Senators Moran, Klobuchar and Ernst\u2019s leadership on this issue. This bill has a companion in the House, signaling the strong bipartisan, bicameral support for SAF development and expansion.\u201d\n\n\"It is essential that we work to further bolster and strengthen the development of SAF, which plays a key role in decarbonizing aviation,\" said Pete Bunce, President and CEO of General Aviation Manufacturers Association. \"The Farm to Fly Act would allow for greater production of SAF. We are grateful for the leadership of Senators Moran, Klobuchar, Ernst, Grassley and Duckworth for introducing and championing this important legislation.\"\n\nThe Farm to Fly Act would:\n\nClarify eligibility for SAF within current USDA Bio-Energy Programs, expanding markets for American agricultural crops through aviation bioenergy;\n\nProvide for greater collaboration for aviation biofuels throughout USDA agency mission areas, increasing private sector partnerships; and\n\nAffirm a common definition of SAF for USDA purposes, as widely supported by industry to enable U.S. crops to most effectively contribute to aviation renewable fuels.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:40:56Z"]], "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://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=29FECD39-5525-41C3-9DEF-275C230B0121"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.2934810258448124, "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"}