Tag: Ag BIO Act

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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