Articles tagged under: Amy Klobuchar
Senate Working Through First Phase Infrastructure Bill
Published August 9, 2021
The U.S. Senate started voting on amendments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package last week. There are two phases for infrastructure. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says this first phase focuses on roads and bridges. "We have billions of dollars…Senators Denounce Anti-competitive Practices in the Cattle Markets
Published July 29, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee isn’t usually hearing about supply and demand, marketing agreements or the economics of beef production. That was the case Wednesday when lawmakers learned about cattle markets and consolidation in the beef industry. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley…Lawmakers Introduce Year-Round Fuel Choice Act
Published July 18, 2021
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig, introduced legislation to ensure year-round availability of E-15. Minnesota farmer Brian Thalmann is hopeful the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act can be included in the infrastructure conversation.…Legislation Introduced to Support Biofuels Sector
Published June 30, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, South Dakota Senator John Thune and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are behind a series of bills to support the biofuels industry. These proposals include $1 billion in grants to pay for pumps and storage tanks for…Defending the RFS
Published June 17, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking the Biden Administration to uphold the government’s obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard. There are reports the White House is considering options to exempt oil refiners from the biofuel blending requirement. Klobuchar led a…‘Freedom to Export to Cuba’ Bill Introduced
Published May 21, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy have introduced legislation to end the trade embargo with Cuba. "It's time to turn the page on the failed policy of isolation," said Klobuchar.Senators Seek Continued Investigation of Ocean Carriers
Published March 2, 2021
A bipartisan group of senators, including South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, want the Federal Maritime Commission to continue investigating unreasonable practices by ocean carriers. In a letter sent to the commission, the lawmakers said the…Senators Send Renewable Fuels Standard Letter to EPA
Published February 8, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator highlighting the need to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators want the EPA to review small refinery waivers,…Klobuchar: Congress Trying for More 2020 COVID-19 Relief
Published November 21, 2020
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar told the Minnesota Farmers Union lawmakers are trying to get more COVID-19 relief passed by the end of the year. “Right now, COVID is spiking not just in the cities, but in rural areas, too. It’s…