Hagedorn Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement in response to the EPA’s proposal regarding the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):

“I spoke with the White House and strongly advised that the EPA’s proposed rule should be revised and reissued to align with the ethanol policy principles outlined by the President on October 4. President Trump was clear that the Renewable Fuel Standard must be administered the way Congress intended. I will continue to hold EPA’s feet to the fire to ensure proper and full implementation of the RFS and the ethanol program.”

Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota’s First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family’s grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim’s father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota’s way of life.

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