Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
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.
A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate voice vote
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The Senate by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month." The measure seeks to recognize the various roles renewable fuels play in the United States. These include lowering fuel prices for consumers and supporting rural communities. Additionally, the resolution highlights the role of these fuels in reducing carbon impacts. It also aims to recognize how renewable fuels can lessen reliance on foreign adversaries.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The resolution emphasizes that biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a significant percentage.
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution notes that biofuels provide a valuable market for corn and prevent a decrease in soybean value.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Fuel Prices: The resolution states that renewable fuels can lower fuel prices for consumers and that the production of renewable diesel adds to the total domestic fuel supply, which can reduce the price of all diesel fuel at the pump (Resolution Section 2B; Whereas clauses).
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Economic and Job Growth: The text notes that the ethanol industry supported over 79,000 direct jobs and 237,000 indirect and induced jobs in 2025, while the biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors supported 107,400 jobs (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Rural Communities and Farmers: Renewable fuels provide a market for United States corn and support rural communities (Whereas clauses; Resolution Section 2C). Additionally, the renewable fuel standard helps prevent a 10 percent decrease in the value of soybeans grown by farmers (Whereas clauses).
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Energy Independence: The use of ethanol supplemented more than 640,000,000 barrels of imported crude oil in 2025, helping to bolster the energy independence of the United States (Whereas clauses). This also helps lessen reliance on foreign adversaries (Resolution Section 2D).
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Environmental and Health Benefits: Ethanol use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 44 to 52 percent compared to gasoline and helps reduce emissions of air toxins, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and exhaust hydrocarbons (Whereas clauses). Biodiesel and renewable diesel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent, and biodiesel emits up to 80 percent less particulate matter, which may improve air quality and health outcomes (Whereas clauses).
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Infrastructure Compatibility: Biodiesel and renewable diesel can be used in existing diesel engines without modification (Whereas clauses). Sustainable aviation fuel can be blended with conventional jet fuel without requiring infrastructure or equipment changes (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution notes that biofuels provide a valuable market for corn and prevent a decrease in soybean value. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The growth in biofuel production creates new markets and value for agricultural products. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower fuel prices provide economic relief to consumers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The resolution emphasizes that biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a significant percentage. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The text states that renewable fuels can lower fuel prices for consumers and reduce diesel prices at the pump.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights that the ethanol and biodiesel sectors support hundreds of thousands of jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text notes that biofuels contribute significantly to the gross domestic product of the United States. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution highlights the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities and their economic impact.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The resolution notes record-breaking growth in ethanol exports.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The reduction in particulate matter from biodiesel may improve air quality and health outcomes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill mentions the significant amount of household income generated by the ethanol industry.
- 5/21/2026
- 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)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
4 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-203: 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.
- 118-SRES-694 (not yet synced)
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