Bill · S. 144· Senate(119-S-144)
Farm to Fly Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Farm to Fly Act of 2025" aims to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The bill seeks to update the definition of biofuels to include sustainable aviation fuel. It aims to enable access for these fuels within Department of Agriculture bioenergy programs. The legislation intends to foster alternative biofuels in national aviation while expanding fuel supply and promoting clean energy. Additionally, the bill focuses on supporting United States agriculture and rural economic development.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets the creation of new markets and economic opportunities for United States farmers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The legislation is explicitly intended to support rural economic development.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
The bill promotes sustainable aviation fuels that must meet specific lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements.
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 the Agricultural Sector: The bill aims to increase domestic energy security and create new markets for farmers (Section 2, Findings).
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Rural Economic Development: The act seeks to support rural economic development through improved sustainability for aviation (Section 4, Subsection 4).
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Access to Bioenergy Programs: By amending existing definitions, the bill enables access for sustainable aviation fuels within Department of Agriculture bioenergy programs (Section 2, Purpose 1; Section 3).
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Advancement of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The bill adds the goal to foster and advance sustainable aviation fuels within manufacturing assistance provisions (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+5Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 1/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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