Agriculture groups, along with others representing the biofuels and aviation industries, are urging Congress to include meaningful sustainable aviation fuels provisions in the farm bill.
ASA and other stakeholders sent a letter to House and Senate Ag Committee leadership this week supporting inclusion of the Farm to Fly Act in the farm bill. The bipartisan legislation, which was originally introduced by Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), aims to create new markets for U.S. agricultural products and strengthen domestic energy resources. The bill focuses on fostering the development of SAF within existing USDA programs, ensuring clarity in eligibility criteria, and promoting collaboration.
“SAF, which can be produced from renewable biomass and agriculture-based feedstocks, presents an opportunity to expand U.S. markets for agricultural goods, bolster our nation’s rural economy and provide a renewable, low-emission domestic energy supply for the aviation sector,” the groups state in the letter.
Specifically, the Farm to Fly Act is intended to clarify eligibility for SAF within USDA Energy Programs, encourage collaboration in agency mission areas, and establish a common definition of SAF for effective contributions from U.S. crops. The legislation aligns with the aviation industry’s commitment to transitioning to sustainable fuels and addresses the growing demand for SAF. Read the letter here.
