Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 747

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.

Renewable Fuels Month Designation

May 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

The Senate officially named May 2026 as Renewable Fuels Month to celebrate the use of fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. This resolution recognizes how these fuels help the economy and the environment.
The resolution highlights that the ethanol industry supports over 300,000 jobs and added nearly $50 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025. It also notes that biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors added over $42 billion to the economy.
It points out that using renewable fuels helps lower gas prices for drivers and reduces the country's need for oil from foreign nations. By using domestic crops like corn and soybeans, the U.S. can produce more of its own energy.
The measure also notes that these fuels are better for the environment. Ethanol can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 50 percent compared to regular gasoline, while biodiesel can reduce certain types of air pollution by up to 80 percent.

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May 21, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)

May 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

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May 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.

Bill NumberSRES 747

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)