Since its inception, POET’s Political Action Committee (PAC) has worked to ensure the bioethanol industry has a loud, clear voice in Washington, D.C. Years of lawmaker engagement, relationship building, and shoe-leather advocacy paid off in May, when year-round E15 passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Not only did it pass as a standalone bill in a bipartisan manner, but we also saw our coalition of supporters expand beyond the Corn Belt, from New Jersey
to California. This shows just how well our message resonates in every corner of the country.
From drivers in Virginia saving 50 cents a gallon to farmers in Iowa seeing more demand for their corn, E15 has the potential to benefit every single American. In the months leading up to this vote, this was the message we carried to Capitol Hill. Through POET PAC, we were able to further educate members of Congress and their staff, dispel misinformation, and rally constituent outreach. Each and every one of these efforts paid off, culminating in 218 votes in favor of year-round E15.
Our fight now moves to the Senate, where we face a 60-vote threshold to clear the bill for passage. Getting there takes an even broader coalition than we saw in the House — one that reaches further still. But there is good news: The widespread support in the House reflects a growing recognition, coast to coast, of what E15 can offer. POET PAC continues to be a critical tool in achieving success in the Senate and getting year-round E15 to the President’s desk. Above all, it allows us to show up time and time again until our goal is realized.
While our fight continues, the significance of our victory in the House cannot be overstated — and it was made possible thanks to your support. But our voice in Washington wasn’t built overnight; this took years of consistent advocacy and participation from team members.
E15 may be the fight in front of us today, but it won’t be the last our industry faces. POET PAC ensures we always have a voice, ready to push back on obstacles and push forward on the policies that matter. None of this is possible without you. Every conversation we have in Washington, every relationship we build, and every vote we win traces back to both your investment in this PAC and your voice. Join us in writing and calling our elected officials to stand with American farmers, consumers, and rural communities by passing legislation to secure year-round, nationwide E15. You can do so at poet.com/e15now or by scanning the QR code to the right. As new fights emerge, we’ll be ready, because you made sure we have a seat at the table.
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