US Reps. Flood, Carter introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act

U.S. Reps. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, and Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, announced July 21 that they have introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act.

This bill would direct the U.S. Energy Information Administration to include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more explicitly in its weekly and monthly reports, in line with existing standards and consistent with other fuel types.

“Nebraska remains a national leader in biofuel production and is a driving global leader in advancing the bioeconomy,” Flood said. “SAF represents just one of many promising ways to grow the biofuels sector and boost our rural communities. Our straightforward, commonsense bill requires EIA to include SAF in its published data, giving industry leaders and stakeholders better insight into production trends. I’m grateful to my colleague for partnering with me once again to support the growth of the SAF industry.”

Carter said, “Without coordinated action between government and industry, greenhouse-gas emissions will continue to increase as more people and goods fly through our skies. Sustainable aviation fuel is an exciting, new green fuel that’s creating jobs in Louisiana. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure America is on track to meet the growing demand for cleaner transportation and healthier communities.”

Flood has been an advocate for SAF, pushing to expand markets and introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accuracy Act of 2023 along with gathering widespread, bipartisan support for the Sustain Aviation Fuel Information Act in the 118th Congress.

Supporters of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act include the Advanced Biofuels Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, American Sugar Cane League, Greater New Orleans Inc., Growth Energy, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Oilseed Producers Association, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, Nebraska Soybean Association, Renewable Fuels Association, Renewable Fuels Nebraska and the SAF Coalition.

“If we want to prove the projections right by growing the global market for SAF by 100-fold within the next 10 years, we need transparency about where the industry is and where it’s headed,” said Dawn Caldwell, executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska. “That’s exactly what Rep. Flood’s bill will deliver. We’re grateful for Rep. Flood and his tireless leadership in expanding the SAF industry across Nebraska.” 

Alison Graab, executive director for the SAF Coalition, added, “As we work to speed up the development and deployment of SAF, real-time production and supply updates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration will offer crucial insights. These updates will play a key role in effectively scaling up SAF across the country.” 

Michael McAdams, president of the Advanced Biofuels Association, said the legislation will improve data streams from EIA that help domestic farmers and biorefiners make informed decisions to increase SAF production levels.

The full text of the legislation can be found here.