House Resolution 1274: Separating E15 Fuel Legislation from the Farm Bill
May 13, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McCarthy | Patrick J McCarthy | $1,000 | Retired | Mar 2026 |
| Kevin McCarthy | Kevin J McCarthy | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Kevin McCarthy | Kevin John McCarthy | $320 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Kevin McCarthy | Curry and Sons Printing | $100 | Printing | Jan 2026 |
| Kevin McCarthy | Kevin McCarthy | $53 | Candidate | Mar 2026 |
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The Frame
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.
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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.
Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.
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Summary
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.
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