Chair says bill would authorize year-round E15 blending for first time out of committee

The Chair told members that Farm Bill 2.0 includes a provision authorizing year-round blending of E15, saying the legislation represents the committee's first opportunity to advance that policy out of committee. He described the E15 authorization as one of the bill's significant components, framing it as a measure that could benefit fuel markets and corn producers.

The transcript excerpt does not record detailed technical provisions, dollar amounts, or implementation timelines for the E15 change; no vote or amendment outcome is recorded in the excerpt. The Chair linked the E15 provision to the broader work of the package, urging members to support the bipartisan bundle of measures.