Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after President Biden made the announcement to extend the availability of higher biofuel blends of gasoline during the summer to curb soaring fuel costs and to cut reliance on foreign energy sources:

“President Biden’s announcement on the sale of E15 this summer is a win for Nebraska farmers and is a step in the right direction for energy independence. We have long wanted the President to do this. The President should go one step further and make this permanent. Most Americans want energy independence by using an “all of the above approach” and using our innovation. Biofuels is one of the tools we need. Energy independence strengthens our national security and increases prosperity.”

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