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Farm to Fly Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-144| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Farm to Fly Act of 2025" aims to integrate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into Department of Agriculture bioenergy programs, fostering alternative biofuels in national aviation. Its primary purposes include expanding the fuel supply, promoting clean energy sources, and supporting United States agriculture by recognizing the sector's critical role in SAF production. The bill significantly amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by adding a detailed definition for sustainable aviation fuel . This definition specifies that SAF must meet certain ASTM International standards, not be derived from petroleum or palm fatty acid distillates, and achieve at least a 50 percent lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to petroleum-based jet fuel. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a "Farm to Fly Collaboration Initiative," directing the Secretary of Agriculture to pursue all Department mission areas for SAF advancement. This initiative involves maximizing inter-agency effectiveness, identifying development opportunities, leveraging farmers' capabilities, supporting rural economic development, and fostering public-private partnerships. Finally, the bill amends the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance section to explicitly include fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as a program purpose. It also ensures that SAF projects are eligible for assistance under this section, further promoting its production and commercialization.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3637
Farm to Fly Act of 2024
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1719
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3637
    Farm to Fly Act of 2024


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1719
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1719: Farm to Fly Act of 2025

Farm to Fly Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-144| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
The "Farm to Fly Act of 2025" aims to integrate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into Department of Agriculture bioenergy programs, fostering alternative biofuels in national aviation. Its primary purposes include expanding the fuel supply, promoting clean energy sources, and supporting United States agriculture by recognizing the sector's critical role in SAF production. The bill significantly amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by adding a detailed definition for sustainable aviation fuel . This definition specifies that SAF must meet certain ASTM International standards, not be derived from petroleum or palm fatty acid distillates, and achieve at least a 50 percent lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to petroleum-based jet fuel. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a "Farm to Fly Collaboration Initiative," directing the Secretary of Agriculture to pursue all Department mission areas for SAF advancement. This initiative involves maximizing inter-agency effectiveness, identifying development opportunities, leveraging farmers' capabilities, supporting rural economic development, and fostering public-private partnerships. Finally, the bill amends the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance section to explicitly include fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as a program purpose. It also ensures that SAF projects are eligible for assistance under this section, further promoting its production and commercialization.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3637
Farm to Fly Act of 2024
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1719
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3637
    Farm to Fly Act of 2024


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1719
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1719: Farm to Fly Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted