Recently, the American Carbon Alliance hosted a Washington, D.C. fly-in, uniting industry leaders, coalition members, and advocates to engage with key members of Congress on the pressing challenges facing rural America and the agricultural sector.
ACA members met with a wide array of representatives, senators and their staff, including:
- Sen. John Thune (SD)
- Sen. Mike Rounds (SD)
- Sen. Dick Durbin (IL)
- Sen. Deb Fischer (NE)
- Sen. Chuck Grassley (IA)
- Sen. Pete Ricketts (NE)
- Sen. John Hoeven (ND)
- Sen. Kevin Cramer (ND)
- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA)
- Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA)
- Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD)
- Rep. Zach Nunn (IA)
- Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL)
- Rep. Adrian Smith (NE)
- Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN)
The discussions addressed the urgent need to support rural communities. ACA emphasized innovative solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a game-changer for decarbonizing aviation and creating new markets for renewable fuels. Building a robust SAF market requires overcoming significant hurdles in infrastructure, regulatory processes, and long-term investment—a shared priority in these meetings.
Central to the agenda was the 45Z Tax Credit, a critical tool for incentivizing low-carbon ethanol and biofuels production. Leaders highlighted the potential of these policies to revitalize rural economies, enhance global competitiveness, and position agriculture as a cornerstone of sustainable energy innovation.
Thank you to all who made this impactful event possible. Together, we’re shaping the future of American agriculture and energy. Stay tuned for more updates as ACA continues to lead in creating sustainable solutions for rural America.
