The Farm to Fly Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help develop and promote sustainable aviation fuels—cleaner alternatives to traditional jet fuel made from renewable sources like plants and agricultural materials. Right now, the USDA runs various programs that support renewable energy projects, and this bill adds sustainable aviation fuel to the list of advanced biofuels these programs can support and fund.

To qualify as sustainable aviation fuel under this bill, the fuel must meet strict requirements: it has to follow international standards, can't be made by mixing certain plant oils with petroleum, and most importantly, it must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to regular jet fuel. The bill also specifically includes sustainable aviation fuel in the USDA's Biorefinery and Biobased Product Manufacturing program, which helps businesses build facilities to produce these kinds of renewable fuels.

Beyond just funding, the bill requires the USDA to take a comprehensive approach to advancing this industry. This means identifying ways to help these fuels get developed and sold commercially, supporting rural communities through better sustainability practices in aviation, and encouraging partnerships between government and private companies. Essentially, the bill aims to help American farmers and rural areas benefit from the growing demand for cleaner airplane fuel while reducing the aviation industry's environmental impact.

Farm to Fly Act of 2025

Miller, Max L.

Farm to Fly Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels into its programs.Specifically, this bill includes sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced&nbsp;biofuel for the purposes of several USDA&nbsp;bioenergy programs that primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects.For purposes of these programs, the bill defines sustainable aviation fuel as liquid fuel, the portion of which is not kerosene, which (1) meets specific international standards, (2) is not derived from coprocessing specific materials (e.g., triglycerides) with a non-biomass feedstock, (3) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum, and (4) is certified as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of at least 50% compared with petroleum-based jet fuel (based on specific standards and agreements).In addition, the bill specifically&nbsp;includes fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as part of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.Further, USDA must carry out a comprehensive and integrated pursuit of all USDA mission areas for the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels, including through<ul><li>the identification of opportunities to maximize the development and commercialization of the fuels,</li><li>supporting rural economic development through improved sustainability for aviation, and</li><li>advancing public-private partnerships.</li></ul>