Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
A resolution 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.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2759)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
S. Res. 203 is a resolution to designate May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month. The resolution aims to recognize how renewable fuels help reduce carbon impacts and lower fuel prices for consumers. It also highlights the support these fuels provide to rural communities. Additionally, it notes that renewable fuels help the United States rely less on foreign adversaries.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +9
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill explicitly mentions that renewable fuel standards prevent the value of soybeans from decreasing.
- Scored +8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill explicitly recognizes the role of renewable fuels in reducing carbon impacts and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Scored +8
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes the support and economic benefits provided to rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Economic Growth and Jobs: The ethanol industry is linked to over 55,810 direct jobs and 258,089 indirect and induced jobs, creating $28.3 billion in household income.
- Lower Costs for Consumers: The production of biodiesel and renewable diesel increases the domestic fuel supply, which reduces the price of all diesel fuel at the pump.
- Environmental and Health Benefits: Ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 44 to 52 percent compared to gasoline and reduces air toxins. Biodiesel emits up to 80 percent less particulate matter than petroleum-based diesel, which improves health outcomes and air quality.
- Support for Farmers: The renewable fuel standard helps prevent the value of soybeans grown by U.S. farmers from decreasing by 10 percent.
- National Security: The production of renewable fuels provides an opportunity to lessen the reliance of the United States on foreign adversaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill explicitly recognizes the role of renewable fuels in reducing carbon impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically recognizes the support that renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — It mentions the reduction of air toxins and particulate matter through the use of biofuels. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Designating a month for renewable fuels promotes the visibility and support of renewable energy sectors. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The resolution states that renewable fuels help lower fuel prices for consumers. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — It highlights how ethanol supplements and reduces the need for imported crude oil.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill explicitly mentions that renewable fuel standards prevent the value of soybeans from decreasing. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes the support and economic benefits provided to rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the biofuels and agriculture sectors benefit from the recognition and support of the industry. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower fuel prices at the pump benefit all consumers, including low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Lower fuel prices at the pump benefit middle-class consumers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — It acknowledges the multi-billion dollar contribution of renewable fuels to the US GDP and household income. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution recognizes the significant number of direct and indirect jobs supported by the ethanol and biodiesel industries. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — The bill highlights the ability of renewable fuels to lower fuel prices for consumers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill notes record increases in ethanol exports, supporting international trade.
- 5/5/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2759)
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-375: 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.
- 119-HRES-1315: 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.
- 119-SRES-747: 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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