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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his concerns regarding the Biden Administration's finalized auto emissions rule aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EVs). Flood emphasized that the new rule poses a threat to America's energy independence and the biofuels industry, particularly in Nebraska.

In his statement, Congressman Flood criticized the administration's approach, stating, "Time and again, the Biden Administration has used the power of the federal government to realize the dreams of environmental activists. This new rule, which uses the power of government to try and push consumers towards electric vehicles, is a threat to America’s energy independence in two ways."

Highlighting the significance of biofuels to Nebraska, Flood pointed out, "Nebraska is the second largest producer of ethanol in the nation. Using government coercion to phase out internal combustion engines in American cars would effectively kill the biofuels industry, which has helped grow our ag economy."

Flood further warned about the economic repercussions of such actions, stating, "If ethanol goes away, billions of dollars in annual economic for Nebraska will vanish along with thousands of jobs in our rural communities. We can’t let this happen – I will work with my colleagues in the House to overturn this rule and protect our way of life from President Biden’s government overreach."

The Congressman pledged to collaborate with fellow lawmakers to challenge the auto emissions rule and safeguard the interests of rural communities reliant on biofuels for their livelihoods.