Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of legislation for year-round E-15 sales through H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: “As a proud Member of the House GOP Rural Domestic Energy Council, I’m fighting to put Missouri farmers, rural communities, and American drivers first,” said Congressman Mark Alford.
Mark Alford will support legislation allowing year-round E-15 fuel sales.
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“Allowing the nationwide, year round sale of E15 blends would address the supply crunch that is driving up gas prices while creating new markets for Missouri farmers—a real win-win. That’s why I was proud to support the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to do just that.”
Evidence
Congress.gov lists H.R.1608 as the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023. Its summary says the bill would let fuel blended with more than 10% ethanol be sold year round, and its cosponsors list shows Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] cosponsored it on 07/27/2023.
The bill text says H.R.1608 would amend the Clean Air Act's ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure and add language allowing qualifying fuel or fuel additive to be introduced into commerce if it meets applicable Reid Vapor Pressure requirements.
Congress.gov lists H.R.9885 as the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2024, with the official title amending the Clean Air Act's ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure. It lists Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] as an original cosponsor on 09/27/2024.
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Alford fulfilled the promise because the commitment was to support legislation, not necessarily to enact it. During his same House term, he cosponsored H.R.1608 in 2023 and was an original cosponsor of H.R.9885 in 2024, both aimed at allowing year-round E-15 or higher-ethanol fuel sales through Clean Air Act Reid Vapor Pressure changes.