HRES 375 Agreed to

Establishes a House council, appointed by the Speaker, to develop legislative solutions for struggling farmers and refiners and to report those solutions to Congress by February 15, 2026.

Official title: Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

Outcome Agreed to by the House

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House

Referred 01-MAY-2025

Passed 22-JAN-2026

Key points

Establishes the E-15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, with members appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Directs the Council to examine E-15 sales, U.S. refinery capacity, the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, Renewable Identification Numbers, market access, and federal regulations affecting energy.
Requires the Council to meet regularly and submit its solutions to Congress by February 15, 2026, with the House stating its intent to consider legislation by February 25, 2026.

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Committee referrals (1)

Energy and Commerce Committee (House)

Policy area

Energy

Sponsor Zachary Nunn (R-IA) Cosponsors · 15

■ 10 R■ 5 D

10 Republicans

5 Democrats

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