Ed Whitfield: “Without objection, so ordered.”

As I see it, the RFS was enacted largely for three reasons--to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and to strengthen rural economies.

To our friends on the other side of the aisle, I want to thank them for working with us on this legislation. I know it is difficult to please everyone. Any time you talk about energy today, of course, people raise the issue of climate…

My bill, the Renewable Fuel Utilization, Expansion, and Leadership Act, or REFUEL, will create a new and retrofit existing infrastructure including pumps for biofuels and hydrogen tanks, piping, and electric vehicle chargers...

The third goal of the RFS is to boost rural economies, and here we can say that the program has delivered on its promise.