Tag: Ag BIO Act

Congress people submit bill for Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act 

Congress people submit bill for Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act 

May 12, 2025 |

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 […]

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Bill seeks to boost biofuels production in the Midwest

Bill seeks to boost biofuels production in the Midwest

January 12, 2024 |

In Oklahoma, Kosu reported that a congressional bill proposed by Midwestern representatives from both parties is aimed at spurring innovation in biofuel technology and increasing its production. The report noted that the Agriculture Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, or Ag BIO Act, would increase funding for innovation in the biofuels and bioproducts industry. Reps. Zach […]

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Reps. Budzinski and Nunn introduce Ag BIO Act into House of Representatives

Reps. Budzinski and Nunn introduce Ag BIO Act into House of Representatives

December 7, 2023 |

In Washington, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for working families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act would increase funding for grants to support innovation in the biofuels and bioproducts industry, like the research done at the University of Illinois’ Integrated Bioprocessing […]

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