Bipartisan Support for SAF

Hear what Members of Congress are saying

House Support

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10)

“Implementing sustainable aviation fuels is the single most important step the aviation industry can take to combat climate change, and I’m excited to support the clean jobs that come with it.”

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Rep. Max Miller (R-OH-07)

“U.S. farmers & biofuel producers deserve to compete in the sustainable aviation fuel market. I’m pushing for that opportunity.”

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Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)

“I am proud to announce the formation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus, which will bring together a wide variety of aviation leaders and policymakers to help reduce the aviation industry’s impact on the environment and ensure its long-term economic viability. Adopting these sustainable practices is critical for our national security and economic resilience.”

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Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD-AL)

“The aviation industry is flying towards a more sustainable future. From sustainable aviation fuel to Advanced Air Mobility to hydrogen aviation, there are a lot of shifts we can expect to see in the coming years. Congress should advance legislative priorities that support innovation through biofuels, national security, and passenger safety.”

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Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)

“Sustainable aviation fuel is the future of air travel. By converting agricultural biomass into airplane fuel, we can support Iowa farmers and reduce emissions by up to 94%.”

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Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN-01)

“Sustainable Aviation Fuel continues to be a promising market for our ag producers and brings greater opportunity for U.S. farmers to partner with the aviation sector.”

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Rep. Julia Brownley (R-CA-26)

“Sustainable aviation fuel remains an important avenue for combating climate change since it is a key component to decarbonizing the aviation industry.”

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30)

“We need to make sure American farmers have the tools they need for producing SAF feedstock to make financial sense, because we need American ag to be a part of this supply chain.”

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Senate Support

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)

“Sustainable aviation fuel is a promising alternative fuel source that can provide new markets for farmers while increasing our domestic energy production and security.”

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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)

“An investment in the development of sustainable aviation fuel is an investment in our national security, our environment, and our farmers.”

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Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

“One of the most important things we can do to make American aviation more sustainable is increase the supply of American-grown, American-made, SAF.”

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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

“Investing in sustainable aviation technologies is critical to maintaining aviation sector growth and high wage jobs while meeting our emission reduction goals.”

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Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

“Homegrown sustainable aviation fuel is not only an economic generator for communities across the state, it’s also an important tool to help us reduce our carbon footprint. It will also support farmers, producers, and good-paying jobs across rural America.”

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Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

“Embracing biofuels is positive for Iowa farmers and the environment.”

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Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA)

“I will continue pushing to ensure any economic legislation that comes out of Washington includes these strong sustainable aviation investments.”

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Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)

“Biofuels are a great market for Nebraska’s farmers, and it provides clean burning and cheaper fuel for American families. Sustainable Aviation Fuel is another important potential market for Nebraska’s biofuels.”

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