Bill · S. 2591· Senate(119-S-2591)
Ethanol for America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Ethanol for America Act of 2025 requires the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a specific proposed rule regarding E15 fuel dispenser labeling and underground storage tank compatibility. The Administrator must finalize the rule within 90 days of the Act's enactment. This includes finalizing the first co-proposal mentioned in the original proposed rule. The bill also dictates specific compatibility standards for existing and new underground storage tank systems. Finally, it requires that new or replaced components be compatible with fuel blends containing up to 100 percent ethanol.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Business owners operating fuel storage systems benefit from streamlined compliance and reduced equipment replacement costs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill reduces regulatory burdens and equipment replacement costs for tank owners by providing automatic compatibility de-emptions.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the broader ethanol market, which benefits the agricultural producers of corn and ethanol.
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: Under Section 2(d)(1)(A), existing underground storage tank systems are deemed compliant with fuel blends containing up to 15 percent ethanol, even if owners cannot find installation or compatibility documentation.
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Streamlined Compatibility Standards: Section 2(d)(1)(B) ensures that steel and fiberglass tanks made after July 2005, as well as all fiberglass reinforced plastic piping, are automatically considered compatible with fuel blends up to 15 percent ethanol.
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Reduced Equipment Replacement Costs: According to Section 2(d)(1)(C), if owners can demonstrate that certain components like gaskets or seals are compatible with up to 15 percent ethanol, they are not required to replace other equipment to achieve full system compatibility.
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Future Fuel Storage Flexibility: Section 2(d)(2) requires that systems and components installed or replaced after the rule's effective date be compatible with fuel blends containing up to 100 percent ethanol, providing future flexibility for motor fuel storage.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified 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+5Good For Farmers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Gas Prices+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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