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Senator Tammy Duckworth Advocates for Illinois's Agriculture Industry

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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has been actively working to support Illinois's agriculture industry, meeting with leaders and members from the Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Producers to discuss strategies for growth and development. As part of her efforts, Duckworth has been a leader in supporting biofuels, including expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and permanent authority to use E15 fuel year-round. Her goal is to advocate for Illinois's farmers on both the national and international stage, recognizing the importance of their work to the state and nation's strength.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Tammy Duckworth has been a leader in supporting Illinois's agriculture industry, focusing on biofuel expansion, agricultural exports, and farm safety net programs.
  • Duckworth has introduced several bipartisan bills to support the industry, including the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, and the Next Generations Fuel Act.
  • She has also helped secure significant wins for Illinois and American agriculture, including a regulatory change in Japan that will lead to an increase in imports from U.S. biofuel producers.
  • Duckworth has advocated for Illinois agriculture across the globe as a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  • She has helped secure commitments from Taiwan to purchase an estimated $2.6 billion of Illinois's corn and soybeans.

Statistics:

  • Duckworth has introduced at least 5 bipartisan bills to support the agriculture industry.
  • The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act aims to allow the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends higher than 10 percent.
  • The Home Front Energy Independence Act aims to ban Russian oil and expand use and production of biofuel grown in the American heartland.
  • The SAF Accuracy Act aims to accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel.

Sources:

  • Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth press release regarding meeting with Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Soybean Producers
  • Photos from meeting with Illinois Corn Growers (available on Senator Duckworth's website)
  • Photos from meeting with Illinois Soybean Producers (available on Senator Duckworth's website)

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