The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is gearing up for its 14th annual DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit which will be held March 27-28, 2025.
As one of the biofuels industry’s longest-running and most impactful events, the fly-in provides a unique platform for ethanol advocates to connect directly with policymakers. “We invite ethanol supporters to join us in Washington, DC, this March to meet the new Congress and administration,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “Our 2025 fly-in presents a strategic opportunity for grassroots advocates to promote the significance of a robust U.S. ethanol industry to Members of Congress, their dedicated staff and new key decision makers with EPA, USDA and the Treasury Department.”
Katie Muckenhirn, Vice President of Public Affairs, added, “The most effective fly-ins strike a balance between engaging our allies and reaching out to lawmakers who may be unfamiliar with our priorities. Personal stories about how ethanol benefits communities bring a fresh perspective that resonates beyond efforts from lobbyists and association representatives who lawmakers routinely hear from.”
For more than a decade, over 300 unique individuals from across 30 states have participated in ACE fly-ins, meeting with Members of Congress and top Administration officials. Past event priorities included pushing Congress to enact bipartisan legislation to allow nationwide and permanent E15 market access, supporting opportunities to access new markets and tax incentives based on climate-smart agricultural practices, and promoting legislation to remove barriers to higher ethanol blends. Other important topics such as the Farm Bill and ensuring the Renewable Fuel Standard is getting back on track could also receive key attention during the ACE fly-in.
The meetings will take place on Capitol Hill with accommodations and additional programming at The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill. For more information about the event, please contact Katie Muckenhirn at kmuckenhirn@ethanol.org, Ashley Borchert at aborchert@ethanol.org or visit ethanol.org/events/fly-in.
Event registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available at ethanol.org/events/fly-in.