Bill · H.Res. 1315· House(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.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month." The measure aims to recognize the various roles renewable fuels play in the United States. It highlights how these fuels can lower fuel prices for consumers and support rural communities. Additionally, the resolution notes that renewable fuels help reduce carbon impacts and lessen reliance on foreign adversaries. The text provides economic and environmental data regarding ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The resolution states that ethanol and renewable diesel significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The resolution highlights how renewable fuels provide a valuable market and prevent value decreases for corn and soybean farmers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution notes increased market value and demand for agricultural products like corn and soybeans.
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 help lower fuel prices for consumers (Resolution Section 2B) and that the production of renewable diesel adds to the domestic fuel supply, which can reduce the price of all diesel fuel at the pump (Whereas clauses).
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Economic Growth and Job Creation: The ethanol industry is noted for contributing to the domestic economy and creating jobs (Whereas clauses), specifically citing 79,000 direct jobs and 237,000 indirect/induced jobs in 2025 (Whereas clauses). The biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors are also cited for supporting 107,400 jobs (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Rural Communities and Farmers: The resolution recognizes the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities (Resolution Section 2C). It notes that ethanol and co-product production provides a valuable market for U.S. corn (Whereas clauses) and that the renewable fuel standard helps prevent a 10 percent decrease in the value of soybeans grown by farmers (Whereas clauses).
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Environmental and Health Benefits: Ethanol use is noted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 44 to 52 percent compared to gasoline (Whereas clauses). It also helps reduce air toxins, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and exhaust hydrocarbons (Whereas clauses). Biodiesel is cited as emitting up to 80 percent less particulate matter than petroleum-based diesel, which improves air quality and health outcomes (Whereas clauses).
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Energy Independence: The use of ethanol is described as playing a vital role in bolstering the energy independence of the United States by supplementing imported crude oil (Whereas clauses). Additionally, renewable fuels provide an opportunity to lessen reliance on foreign adversaries (Resolution Section 2D).
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+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Environmental Protections+4Reduces Gas Prices+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
3 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-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.
- 119-SRES-747: 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.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington