Statement from ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie on “The Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act” (S. 1195):
“The corn-based ethanol program and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) continue taking their toll on the baking industry and consumers. Corn-based ethanol has accelerated the decrease of wheat acreage in the U.S. over the past 30 years and tightened food supplies around the world.”
“Bakers thank Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mark Pryor (D-AR) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) for their leadership in introducing “The Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act” (S. 1195). This legislation is a step in the right direction. The American Bakers Association looks forward to working with Members of Congress to facilitate change.”
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association