# Plain Language Summary: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Investment and Market Expansion Act of 2021

This bill is designed to help build out the infrastructure needed to produce and distribute renewable fuels—like ethanol and biodiesel—across the United States. Right now, most gas stations only have regular gasoline pumps, and there aren't many places to buy renewable fuel blends. This bill aims to change that by investing money and creating incentives to get more renewable fuel pumps installed at gas stations and to help companies build facilities that produce these fuels. The goal is to make renewable fuels more accessible to everyday drivers and to reduce dependence on traditional petroleum-based gasoline.

The bill would likely affect several groups of people. If you drive a car, this could eventually mean you'd have more options at the pump and potentially access to cheaper fuel alternatives. Gas station owners and fuel distributors would get support and possibly financial incentives to install new pumping equipment. Farmers and agricultural companies could benefit because many renewable fuels are made from crops like corn, which could increase demand for their products. Companies in the renewable energy sector would have new business opportunities to expand their operations.

The practical impact would be gradual—you wouldn't see changes overnight. Over time, as more pumps get installed and more renewable fuel production facilities come online, these fuels would become more available in your community. This could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and create jobs in fuel production and distribution. However, the bill's success would depend on how much funding Congress actually provides and how willing gas stations are to invest in the new equipment needed to offer these fuels.

Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Investment and Market Expansion Act of 2021

Klobuchar, Amy

Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Investment and Market Expansion Act of 2021 This bill establishes programs and requirements to expand access to renewable fuel. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Agriculture must establish a program to award grants for the deployment of renewable fuel infrastructure as specified by this bill. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must finalize a 2021 proposed rule titled E 15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility With Underground Storage Tanks. When finalizing the rule, the EPA must eliminate the labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E 15 fuel (i.e., gasoline that contains 15% ethanol).