Bill · H.R. 1719· House(119-HR-1719)
Farm to Fly Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- Max Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Farm to Fly Act of 2025" seeks to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include sustainable aviation fuel in bio-energy programs. It establishes a specific definition for sustainable aviation fuel based on technical standards and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The bill aims to expand the fuel supply for national aviation and promote clean energy sources. It also focuses on supporting the United States agricultural sector and creating new markets for farmers. Additionally, the Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to lead efforts in developing and commercializing these fuels.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to support farmers by creating new markets for their feedstocks through sustainable aviation fuels.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The bill focuses on supporting rural economic development through new aviation fuel markets.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
The bill defines sustainable aviation fuels as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction of at least 50 percent.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Farmers and the Agricultural Sector: The bill aims to foster the farm economy and create new markets for farmers of the United States by utilizing various feedstocks (Section 2).
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Rural Economic Development: The legislation seeks to support rural economic development through improved sustainability for the aviation sector (Section 2 and Section 4).
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Energy Security: The Act finds that sustainable aviation fuels have the capacity to increase domestic energy security (Section 2).
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Advancement of Clean Energy: The purposes of the act include promoting clean energy sources and fostering alternative biofuels in national aviation (Section 2).
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Expanded Manufacturing Assistance: The bill amends existing law to include the fostering and advancing of sustainable aviation fuels within biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance (Section 5).
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+7Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Business Owners+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 3/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
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