The proposed legislation modernizes the USDA’s Section 9003 program by increasing access to grants, streamlining the loan guarantee process, and allocating $100 million in mandatory funding over five years to support the development of biorefineries and sustainable chemical production.
Nunn, whose state of Iowa is a national leader in renewable fuels, emphasized the need for federal policy to match the pace of innovation happening in the Midwest. “We can’t let outdated federal grant programs hold back our producers. This bill ensures federal investment supports homegrown energy solutions,” he said.