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House Resolution 1274: Separating E15 Fuel Legislation from the Farm Bill

Original title: PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT

May 13, 2026

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Kevin McCarthyPatrick J McCarthy$1,000RetiredMar 2026
Kevin McCarthyKevin J McCarthy$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Kevin McCarthyKevin John McCarthy$320AttorneyMar 2026
Kevin McCarthyCurry and Sons Printing$100PrintingJan 2026
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy$53CandidateMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This procedural change alters the legislative path for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which aims to permanently authorize year-round fuel sales, potentially impacting fuel prices and agricultural demand for corn.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Corn Growers

The legislation aims to increase demand for corn by expanding the year-round market for ethanol-blended fuel.

Fuel Retailers

The bill seeks to provide regulatory certainty regarding the sale of E15 fuel year-round.

American Drivers

The legislation impacts the availability and potential cost of fuel at the pump.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

House Resolution 1274 removes a previous procedural requirement that linked the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to the Farm Bill (H.R. 7567). This change allows both pieces of legislation to be sent to the Senate for consideration independently.

Key Facts

  • H. Res. 1274 nullifies Section 11 of H. Res. 1224.
  • The resolution enables H.R. 1346 and H.R. 7567 to be transmitted to the Senate as separate bills.
  • H.R. 1346 proposes permanent, year-round authorization for the sale of E15 fuel.
  • E15 is currently legally approved for vehicles built in 2001 or later.
  • Proponents claim E15 is typically 20 to 40 cents per gallon cheaper than regular unleaded gasoline.
  • Proponents estimate E15 adoption could save U.S. drivers $27 billion annually.
  • Proponents estimate full E15 adoption would increase corn consumption by 2.4 billion bushels.
  • Proponents estimate full E15 adoption would add $25.8 billion to the U.S. GDP and support 128,000 full-time jobs.

Why It Matters

This procedural change alters the legislative path for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which aims to permanently authorize year-round fuel sales, potentially impacting fuel prices and agricultural demand for corn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H. Res. 1274 actually do?
It is a procedural move that separates the fuel bill (H.R. 1346) from the Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) so they can be voted on individually in the Senate.
What is E15 fuel?
is a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, currently subject to seasonal sales restrictions.

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Legislative Decoupling

The House is actively reversing a previous decision to bundle E15 legislation with the Farm Bill, indicating a shift in strategy for passing the E15 mandate.

Connected Entities

personMichelle FischbachRepresentative from Minnesota who introduced the resolution.Map →
personKevin McCarthyFormer Speaker of the House.Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection AgencyThe agency responsible for setting renewable fuel standard volumes.Map →
personMike JohnsonSpeaker of the House.Map →
personJames McGovernRepresentative from Massachusetts who debated the resolution.Map →

Sources

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