The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) formally announces its 14th annual Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit will take place March 27-28, 2025. As one of the biofuels industry’s longest-running and most impactful events, the fly-in provides a unique platform for ethanol advocates to connect directly with policymakers. Event registration is now available at ethanol.org/events/fly-in.
“We invite ethanol supporters to join us in Washington, DC, this March to meet the new Congress and administration,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “Our 2025 fly-in presents a strategic opportunity for grassroots advocates to promote the significance of a robust U.S. ethanol industry to Members of Congress, their dedicated staff and new key decision makers with EPA, USDA and the Treasury Department.”
Katie Muckenhirn, ACE Vice President of Public Affairs, added, “The most effective fly-ins strike a balance between engaging our allies and reaching out to lawmakers who may be unfamiliar with our priorities. Personal stories about how ethanol benefits communities bring a fresh perspective that resonates beyond efforts from lobbyists and association representatives who lawmakers routinely hear from.”
For more than a decade, over 300 unique individuals from across 30 states have participated in ACE fly-ins, meeting with Members of Congress and top Administration officials. Past event priorities included pushing Congress to enact bipartisan legislation to allow nationwide and permanent E15 market access, supporting opportunities to access new markets and tax incentives based on climate-smart agricultural practices, and promoting legislation to remove barriers to higher ethanol blends. Other important topics such as the Farm Bill and ensuring the Renewable Fuel Standard is getting back on track could also receive key attention during the ACE fly-in.
ACE news release
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