Victory for Iowa Ag: Hinson's Bipartisan PRECISE Act & Major Biofuels Priorities Pass House

Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Hinson's PRECISE Act, as well as several other bills that Hinson co-led to boost Iowa biofuels and support the agriculture industry.

“House passage of my bipartisan PRECISE Act, as well as bipartisan legislation I championed to allow the sale of E-15 blended fuel year round, build out biofuels infrastructure, and shore up our domestic food supply chain is a hard-fought victory for Iowa producers. Our farmers feed and fuel the world and I will never stop fighting, and delivering, for Iowa agriculture." –Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

Background:
During Hinson's 20-county tours, she has heard from Iowa farmers and the agriculture community about the benefits of precision agriculture technology, as well as the major cost burden that can prevent farmers from accessing these tools. Congresswoman Hinson's PRECISE Act will make it easier for farmers to access precision agriculture technology through USDA programs they already know and trust.

The PRECISE Act is endorsed by: the National Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Farm Bureau, John Deere, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and the Iowa Soybean Association.

The House also passed the following bills co-led by Congresswoman Hinson: 

The Year-Round Fuel Choice Act: This bipartisan, bicameral legislation  would allow retailers nationwide to sell E-15 blended fuel year round. Blended fuel is a ready, Iowa-based solution to reduce dependence on foreign energy and bring down prices at the pump now. 

The Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act: This bipartisan legislation would create a dedicated task force to shore up the American food supply chain to bring prices down and prevent future shortages.

The Biofuel Infrastructure and Agriculture Product Market Expansion Act: This bipartisan legislation would authorize a grant program through the USDA to help update existing tanks and pumps to accommodate higher blends of biofuels.
 

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