WASHINGTON, D.C.  —  The U.S. Senate held hearings to consider two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees who will impact the future of the clean aviation fuel (CAF) market. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works conducted a hearing to consider Lee Zeldin for the role of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Senate Agriculture Committee considered Brooke Rollins nomination for Secretary of Agriculture. Both nominees offered assurances that biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) would be given consideration and focus in the Trump administration.

EPA Administrator Nomination Hearing

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), chairman of the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, highlighted the growing efforts of the agriculture and aviation industries in Kansas to build a domestic sustainable aviation fuel market during Zeldin’s hearing. Moran asked Zeldin to consider new technology and supporting regulations, inviting Zeldin to visit his home state to meet Kansans helping build the SAF market. 

Zeldin responded positively telling Moran, “I look forward to that conversation as well.” 

Secretary of Agriculture Nomination Hearing

Rollins responded to a series of questions about the impact of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) on rural America from Kansas’s junior Senator Roger Marshall. 

Rollins affirmed she will defend rural America and continued, saying, “You and others who hail from these states, where this is a driver for your farmers and your ranchers and your economy, should feel very confident that you have a friend and a defender in this current administration to make sure this continues. 45Z, obviously, my friend Scott Bessent, if confirmed over at Treasury, will be working on that, that’s in his purview. But I will ensure that he has the data and the voices and the opinions around him to make the right decision.”

Moran reminded Rollins that there is an "opportunity for agriculture across the country as we begin to fuel the aviation industry,” before closing by noting that it will require proper guidance on 45Z. 

Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels supports expanding the use and market for clean aviation fuels through federal policies such as 45Z.



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About Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF)

ACAF is a dynamic coalition of industry leaders from the aviation, manufacturers, energy, and agriculture sectors, united in their mission to advance the production and adoption of clean aviation fuels. Committed to driving economic growth, reducing emissions, and bolstering national security, ACAF represents a pivotal force in propelling sustainable aviation practices in the U.S. while creating good-paying jobs. For more information about ACAF and to see a list of founding members, please visit www.americansforcleanaviationfuels.com