Congress people submit bill for Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act 

In Washington, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (Ag BIO Act), a bipartisan bill to support the biofuel economy in Illinois and across the country. The legislation updates the USDA’s Section 9003 program to expand access to grants, streamline loan guarantees, and provide $100 million in mandatory funding over five years.

The Ag BIO Act has received broad support from national agricultural, manufacturing, and bioeconomy leaders who emphasize its potential to strengthen domestic supply chains, support rural economies, and drive clean energy innovation.