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May 13, 2026
House GOP Leaders Split on E15 Ethanol Sales Bill
- House GOP Whip Tom Emmer and Conference Chair Lisa McClain support the E15 sales bill, citing benefits for farmers.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise plans to oppose the bill, reflecting concerns from gas and oil state Republicans.
- Speaker Mike Johnson's position remains unclear as the vote approaches.
3 Sources
- House GOP leadership divided on ethanol voteMay 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM · Politico
- House passes bill for year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales, splitting RepublicansMay 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM · The Hill
- House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol GasMay 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM · NYT