Bill · S.Res. 747· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
- Sponsored by
- Pete Ricketts
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House 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 seeks to recognize the various roles renewable fuels play in the United States. These include lowering fuel prices for consumers and supporting rural communities. Additionally, the resolution highlights the role of these fuels in reducing carbon impacts. It also aims to recognize how renewable fuels can lessen reliance on foreign adversaries.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The resolution emphasizes that biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a significant percentage.
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The resolution notes that biofuels provide a valuable market for corn and prevent a decrease in soybean value.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes the support renewable fuel industries provide to rural communities.
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 can lower fuel prices for consumers and that the production of renewable diesel adds to the total domestic fuel supply, which can reduce the price of all diesel fuel at the pump (Resolution Section 2B; Whereas clauses).
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Economic and Job Growth: The text notes that the ethanol industry supported over 79,000 direct jobs and 237,000 indirect and induced jobs in 2025, while the biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors supported 107,400 jobs (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Rural Communities and Farmers: Renewable fuels provide a market for United States corn and support rural communities (Whereas clauses; Resolution Section 2C). Additionally, the renewable fuel standard helps prevent a 10 percent decrease in the value of soybeans grown by farmers (Whereas clauses).
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Energy Independence: The use of ethanol supplemented more than 640,000,000 barrels of imported crude oil in 2025, helping to bolster the energy independence of the United States (Whereas clauses). This also helps lessen reliance on foreign adversaries (Resolution Section 2D).
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Environmental and Health Benefits: Ethanol use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 44 to 52 percent compared to gasoline and helps reduce emissions of air toxins, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and exhaust hydrocarbons (Whereas clauses). Biodiesel and renewable diesel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent, and biodiesel emits up to 80 percent less particulate matter, which may improve air quality and health outcomes (Whereas clauses).
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Infrastructure Compatibility: Biodiesel and renewable diesel can be used in existing diesel engines without modification (Whereas clauses). Sustainable aviation fuel can be blended with conventional jet fuel without requiring infrastructure or equipment changes (Whereas clauses).
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 Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Rural Development+5Reduces Gas Prices+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/21/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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-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.
- 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.
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