Work with the administration to implement a supplemental biofuels rule consistent with Set 2 Renewable Fuel Standard projections and encourage transparent DOE engagement with biofuel stakeholders on future Small Refinery Exemption methodology changes.

Michelle Fischbach · Minnesota · Republican

policy impact 0.55 specificity 0.72 extraction confidence 86%

Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Work with the administration to implement a supplemental rule consistent with Set 2 projections and encourage DOE to conduct meaningful, transparent engagement with biofuel stakeholders on future SRE methodology changes.. Promised outcome: A supplemental biofuels rule consistent with Set 2 projections and transparent stakeholder engagement on future Small Refinery Exemption methodology changes.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Signed bipartisan House letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuel volume requirements for compliance years 2026 and 2027.

Occurrences

We stand ready to work with you in implementing a supplemental rule which is consistent with Set 2 projections, and encourage you to ensure that DOE conducts meaningful, transparent engagement with biofuel stakeholders on any methodology change for adjudicating future SREs.

Fischbach joined a bipartisan letter stating that the lawmakers are ready to work with EPA and DOE on implementing a supplemental rule consistent with Set 2 projections and urging transparent stakeholder engagement on future SRE methodology changes.

Smith, Budzinski Lead Letter Urging the Admin to Support America’s Biofuel Industry | In the News | Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach
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Evidence

unverified · Source version 92238 · locator unknown

In addition to Smith and Budzinski, the letter was signed by U.S. Representatives ... Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Fischbach was listed as a signer of the October 2026 bipartisan letter urging administrative action on the biofuels/RFS issue.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Smith, Budzinski Lead Letter Urging the Admin to Support America’s Biofuel Industry | In the News | Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

verified · Source version 92243 · locator 1902

We stand ready to work with you in implementing a supplemental rule which is consistent with Set 2 projections, and encourage you to ensure that DOE conducts meaningful, transparent engagement with biofuel stakeholders on any methodology change for adjudicating future SREs.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The signed letter states the precise effort: work with EPA/DOE on a supplemental rule consistent with Set 2 projections and seek transparent DOE stakeholder engagement on SRE methodology changes.

unresolved same_term A for effort

10.9.26-smith-budzinski-lead-letter-urging-admin-support-america-s-biofuel-industry.pdf
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

verified · Source version 92245 · locator 1466

On October 13, 2026, EPA announced a proposed rule to revise the existing 2026 and 2027 small refinery exemption reallocation volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard program

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): EPA did issue a proposed supplemental-type RFS reallocation rule during the lookback window, but it was only proposed as of the assessment date.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Proposed Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions | US EPA
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

unverified · Source version 92247 · locator unknown

Comments must be received on or before December 4, 2026. Public hearing. The EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on November 4, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The rulemaking remained open for comment and hearing after October 14, 2026, so implementation was not complete by the as-of date.

unresolved same_term

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions. Proposed rule
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

verified · Source version 92249 · locator 3359

DOE will continue to seek public feedback from all impacted stakeholders on these analyses.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): EPA said DOE would continue stakeholder feedback on SRE methodology-related analyses, indicating movement on the DOE engagement portion but not completed implementation.

unresolved same_term A for effort

EPA Announces Action on 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions and Related Actions | US EPA
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 85%

verified · Source version 92251 · locator 1286

EPA announces a final rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027, which include 70 percent reallocation of small refinery exemptions granted for 2023–2025.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): EPA finalized the underlying Set 2 RFS rule and partial SRE reallocation in 2026, but the later additional SRE reallocation sought in October remained unresolved.

partial same_term

Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 | US EPA
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

Assessments

Public state: pending As of 2026-10-14 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. same_term A for effort

The verified commitment was to work with EPA/DOE on implementing a supplemental rule consistent with Set 2 projections and to encourage transparent DOE stakeholder engagement. Verified evidence shows EPA announced only a proposed rule on October 13, 2026, and DOE said it would continue seeking stakeholder feedback. That supports effort and movement in the same term, but not completed implementation of the supplemental rule or completed transparent engagement by the as-of date. No deadline has expired, so the outcome remains unresolved rather than never or partial.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%