Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Farm to Fly Act of 2025 amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to explicitly define sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and to include SAF within USDA bioenergy programs. The bill requires SAF to meet ASTM fuel specifications, exclude palm fatty acid distillates and petroleum, avoid coprocessing with non-biomass feedstocks, and demonstrate at least a 50% lifecycle GHG reduction per ICAO CORSIA or GREET.
Liberals stress stronger GHG thresholds and waste feedstocks.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy amendment that clearly adds SAF into the statutory framework for USDA bioenergy programs and supplies a detailed statutory definition of SAF.
The Farm to Fly Act of 2025 amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to explicitly define sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and to include SAF within USDA bioenergy programs.
The bill requires SAF to meet ASTM fuel specifications, exclude palm fatty acid distillates and petroleum, avoid coprocessing with non-biomass feedstocks, and demonstrate at least a 50% lifecycle GHG reduction per ICAO CORSIA or GREET.
It creates a USDA "Farm to Fly" collaboration initiative to coordinate SAF activities across agencies and adds SAF to eligibility for biorefinery and biobased manufacturing assistance programs.
Likely to attract bipartisan committee interest as a targeted USDA program tweak, but needs funding or inclusion in larger legislative vehicles to reach floor and enactment.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy amendment that clearly adds SAF into the statutory framework for USDA bioenergy programs and supplies a detailed statutory definition of SAF. It integrates with existing law by amending specific sections and referencing established technical standards and lifecycle models.
Liberals stress stronger GHG thresholds and waste feedstocks.
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Liberals stress stronger GHG thresholds and waste feedstocks.
Generally supportive of policies that create markets for low-carbon fuels, but cautious about implementation details.
Would welcome the explicit sustainability criteria and exclusion of palm and petroleum, while pushing for stronger safeguards against land-use change and crop diversion.
Wants transparent lifecycle accounting, prioritization of waste and residue feedstocks, and protections for rural communities and workers.
Cautiously supportive as a pragmatic, bipartisan step to expand energy options and rural markets.
Views the bill as a targeted statutory update that mainly clarifies eligibility and creates coordination within USDA.
Wants clear oversight, measurable outcomes, and cost transparency before endorsing large spending.
Generally favorable because the bill supports farmers, rural economies, and domestic energy security.
Appreciates market-creation for agriculture and use of private partnerships rather than a mandate.
Some concern exists about expanded federal program activity picking winners and lifecycle criteria tied to international standards.
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Likely to attract bipartisan committee interest as a targeted USDA program tweak, but needs funding or inclusion in larger legislative vehicles to reach floor and enactment.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals stress stronger GHG thresholds and waste feedstocks.
Likely to attract bipartisan committee interest as a targeted USDA program tweak, but needs funding or inclusion in larger legislative vehi…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy amendment that clearly adds SAF into the statutory framework for USDA bioenergy programs and supplies a detailed statutory definition of SAF.…
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