Farm to Fly Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 144

119th Congress

Farm to Fly Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Moran

R - KS

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into its bioenergy programs, providing support for domestic production of low-carbon jet fuel from agricultural sources like corn and soybeans.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

ChamberSenate

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Farm to Fly Act of 2025

This bill directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into its bioenergy programs, providing support for domestic production of low-carbon jet fuel from agricultural sources like corn and soybeans.

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This bill directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into its bioenergy programs, providing support for domestic production of low-carbon jet fuel from agricultural sources like corn and soybeans.

Bill Number: 144
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: Farm to Fly Act of 2025
Bill Number: 144
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: This bill directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into its bioenergy programs, providing support for domestic production of low-carbon jet fuel from agricultural sources like corn and soybeans.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into its bioenergy programs, providing support for domestic production of low-carbon jet fuel from agricultural sources like corn and soybeans.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Farm to Fly Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels into its programs.Specifically, this bill includes sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced biofuel for the purposes of several USDA bioenergy programs that primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects.For purposes of these programs, the bill defines sustainable aviation fuel as liquid fuel, the portion of which is not kerosene, which (1) meets specific international standards, (2) is not derived from coprocessing specific materials (e.g., triglycerides) with a non-biomass feedstock, (3) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum, and (4) is certified as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of at least 50% compared with petroleum-based jet fuel (based on specific standards and agreements).In addition, the bill specifically includes fostering and advancing sustainable aviation fuels as part of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.Further, USDA must carry out a comprehensive and integrated pursuit of all USDA mission areas for the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels, including through<ul><li>the identification of opportunities to maximize the development and commercialization of the fuels,</li><li>supporting rural economic development through improved sustainability for aviation, and</li><li>advancing public-private partnerships.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Integrates sustainable aviation fuel into USDA programs
Adds SAF to bioenergy support programs
Requires 50 percent emissions reduction vs petroleum
Excludes palm oil derivatives
Supports rural economic development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Farmers would have new markets for crops used to produce sustainable aviation fuel, while airlines work to reduce carbon emissions. USDA programs would provide loans and grants for SAF production facilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

144, 119th Congress (2025). "Farm to Fly Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-144

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