The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 amends the Clean Air Act to allow gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol (E15) to be sold year-round by applying the same Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waivers that currently exist for gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10). It removes existing state exclusions from these waivers, although states can still apply to be excluded in the future if they can prove it would increase air pollution. Additionally, the bill modifies the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, allowing small refineries to regain compliance credits under certain conditions.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will increase consumer choice at the pump and potentially lower fuel prices by allowing more ethanol-blended gasoline options year-round. Proponents also highlight the environmental benefits of using renewable fuels and the economic advantages for farmers and biofuel producers. The bill is seen as a step towards enhancing energy independence and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Critics of the bill express concerns that increasing the allowable ethanol blend could lead to higher emissions of certain pollutants and might negatively impact air quality, particularly during the summer months. Environmental groups have raised alarms about the potential for increased smog and other health-related issues. Additionally, some state officials worry that the removal of existing waivers could limit their ability to manage air quality effectively.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The sponsor, Adrian Smith, has received significant donations from Health Professionals and Retirees, totaling $240,000,000 and $75,000,000 respectively. However, there is no direct overlap detected between these industries and the subject matter of the bill, H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. Additionally, lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. The highest lobbying expenditure was $350,000 by Hogan Lovells, LLP on behalf of Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd., but this does not appear to be directly related to the sponsor's donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | $2,280,000 |
| HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP OBO ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO., LTD. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $350,000 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | VENN STRATEGIES | $60,000 |
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | $30,000 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| NANO NUCLEAR ENERGY INC | COVE STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA | HOLLAND & HART LLP | $10,000 |
| SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | undisclosed |
| MCKEES ROCKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CRANMER CONSULTANTS | undisclosed |
| LYTEN, INC. | JHS CONSULTING, INC | undisclosed |
| SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PRESERVATION ACTION | PRESERVATION ACTION | undisclosed |
| GOLD PR LTD. (ON BEHALF OF OJSC "BAKAI BANK") | THROUGHLINE GLOBAL ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| WORKIVA INC. | LSN PARTNERS, LLC | undisclosed |
| IMMIGRATION EQUALITY | IMMIGRATION EQUALITY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Adrian Smith, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
