Dems Ask Trump Administration to Honor Renewable Fuel Standard Commitments
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Danny Davis (D-IL) led a letter signed by 17 of their colleagues to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concern over the Trump Administration's widespread issuance of waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
With transportation emissions representing the bulk of U.S. greenhouse emissions, the decision to flout RFS standards could have a devastating impact on our climate and public health outcomes and result in higher prices for consumers at the gas pump.
"With the technology for cleaner, safer, and more economical fuels available, there is simply no reason not to continue our progress and commitment to renewable fuels," said Rep. Gallego. "The Trump administration's decision to abandon RFS goals has already set back our progress by 5 years. We are urging the EPA to reverse this harmful decision."
The signed letter can be found here.