Ernst Applauds Nationwide Year-Round E15 for Summer Driving Season
Senator will work to build on waiver to push for long-term certainty.
WASHINGTON – Following her continuous advocacy, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today that they will issue an emergency waiver for E15, allowing the fuel to be sold nationwide during this summer's driving season.
“Today’s announcement means consumers will have more affordable choices at the pump, hardworking Iowa farmers will have stronger corn markets, and our nation will bolster domestic energy production,” Ernst said. “This is yet another example of promises made, promises kept by President Trump. It’s clear he is making our farmers, producers, and all of rural America a priority, and I look forward to working alongside him to secure permanent, nationwide access to this cleaner, cheaper choice at the pump.”
Background:
Throughout her time in Congress, Ernst has been a strong advocate for homegrown, Iowa biofuels. Since 2015, she has supported legislation to permanently allow the nationwide sale of year-round E15. She looks forward to continuing to work with the Trump administration to make it a permanent reality.
In April 2025, Ernst and the entire Iowa delegation urged President Trump to issue an emergency waiver, which would make E15 available across the country and utilize the strength of American agriculture to provide energy independence. In April 2024, Ernst and a bipartisan group of senators also secured year-round, nationwide E15 sales for the entire 2024 driving season.
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