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.
This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 203) introduced in May 2025 that expresses support for designating May 2025 as “Renewable Fuels Month.” The purpose is to recognize the important role of renewable fuels in reducing carbon emissions, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries. The text highlights specific renewables—ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—and cites job creation, economic activity, and energy security tied to U.S. biofuel production. As a resolution, it is a non-binding expression of support rather than a law or funding authorization. The bill assembles various “Whereas” statements about the biofuels industry (e.g., ethanol’s and biodiesel/renewable diesel’s environmental and economic benefits, feedstock use, export activity, and SAF characteristics) to justify designating May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month and to commend renewable fuels as a strategic asset for the United States.
Key Points
- 1Designation: The Senate would designate May 2025 as “Renewable Fuels Month.”
- 2Environmental benefits: Renewable fuels help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution relative to conventional petroleum fuels; ethanol and biodiesel/renewable diesel are highlighted for emissions reductions and air quality benefits.
- 3Economic and rural impact: The resolution references job creation, household income, and GDP growth from the ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel sectors, with particular emphasis on benefits to rural communities and the agricultural sector.
- 4Domestic energy and trade: It notes U.S. leadership in biofuels, contributions to energy independence, and growth in exports of biofuels, underscoring how renewable fuels can lessen dependence on foreign energy sources.
- 5Technologies and feedstocks: Ethanol (plant-based) is described as a renewable fuel; biodiesel and renewable diesel are described as compatible with existing engines and infrastructure, with SAF described as renewable jet fuel that can blend with conventional aviation fuel without requiring new infrastructure.