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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.

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Overview

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month." It highlights the significant role that biofuels, including ethanol and biodiesel, play in lowering consumer fuel prices, reducing reliance on foreign energy sources, supporting rural communities, and decreasing carbon emissions. The resolution emphasizes the economic benefits of the renewable fuels industry, citing job creation and economic impact.

Key provisions

Designates May 2026 as Renewable Fuels Month.
Recognizes the role of biofuels in lowering fuel prices.
Acknowledges the support renewable fuels provide to rural communities.
Highlights the potential of renewable fuels to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.
Notes the significant job creation within the ethanol and biodiesel industries.
Recognizes the economic impact of the renewable fuels sector.
Details the use of corn and soybean oil in biofuel production.
Mentions the availability of biodiesel and renewable diesel in existing diesel engines.

Who is affected

Consumers
Farmers
Rural Communities
Energy Industry
Environmental Sector

Notable changes

The resolution focuses on promoting the use of renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel.

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Legislative history

2 recorded actions

May 21, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)

May 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)

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5/21/2026SenateVoice vote
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/21/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

May 21, 2026SenateVoice vote
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
May 21, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.

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Who is affected

Notable changes

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