Bill · H.R. 4864· House(119-HR-4864)
Ethanol for America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Adrian Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ethanol for America Act of 2025," directs the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a specific proposed rule regarding E15 fuel dispenser labeling and underground storage tank compatibility. It requires the Administrator to finalize the first co-proposal found in the original proposed rule. The legislation mandates that existing underground storage tank systems be deemed compliant with fuel blends containing up to s15 percent ethanol, even if documentation is missing. It also establishes specific compatibility standards for steel and fiberglass tanks manufactured after July 2005. Furthermore, it requires that new or replaced components be compatible with fuel blends containing up to 100 percent ethanol to ensure future flexibility.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides cost savings to fuel system owners by removing the need to replace equipment to prove E15 compatibility.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill reduces compliance burdens for fuel system owners by deeming existing tanks compliant with E15 even without documentation.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the ethanol market, which provides a significant market for agricultural producers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Simplified Compliance for Tank Owners: Existing underground storage tank systems will be considered compliant with fuel blends containing up to 15 percent ethanol, even if the owners cannot find installation or compatibility documentation. (Section 2(d)(1)(A))
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Equipment Savings: If owners or operators can prove certain parts like gaskets or seals are compatible with up to 15 percent ethanol, they will not have to replace other equipment to reach full system compatibility. (Section 2(d)(1)(C))
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Future Fuel Flexibility: Owners and operators of systems storing motor fuel for on-road vehicles will ensure their systems and components (like pipe dopes and sealants) are compatible with fuel blends of up to 100 percent ethanol if installed or replaced after the rule's effective date. (Section 2(d)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within 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 Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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