SAF Information Act Returns to Congress

US Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Troy Carter (D-LA) have reintroduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act to the House of Representatives. A bipartisan effort, the act aims to bring greater transparency to the fast-growing SAF sector by enhancing federal reporting practices.

Currently, data on SAF is buried under the vague “Other Biofuels” category in Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports. This offers little clarity for producers, investors, and policymakers. The new bill aims to change that with vastly improved reporting standards.

What the SAF Information Act Would Do

If passed, the legislation would require the EIA to include detailed SAF metrics in two of its key reports:

• Weekly Petroleum Status Report
• Petroleum Supply Monthly Report

These reports would track SAF production volumes as well as the types and origins of feedstocks used (domestic vs. imported). The change would help provide a clearer picture of supply chain dynamics.

In short, the Act is designed to make SAF data granular, traceable, and actionable.

Why It Matters: Data as a Growth Catalyst

Supporters see the bill as a necessary step toward market transparency and industry maturity. As Mark McHargue, President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, put it, the Act is “a common-sense approach” to ensuring stakeholders have the insights they need as the SAF market evolves.

"SAF represents just one of many promising ways to grow the biofuels sector and boost our rural communities," said Rep. Flood. "This straightforward, commonsense bill gives industry leaders better insight into production trends.”

With verified data in hand, stakeholders from feedstock farmers to fuel producers can plan more confidently, make informed investments, and track industry growth in real time.

Broad Industry Backing

A range of key industry voices have come out in support of the bill, including:

• Renewable Fuels Association
• SAF Coalition
• National Corn Growers Association
• American Soybean Association
• National Oilseed Processors Association

Devin Mogler, CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association, emphasized the bill’s practical value:

“It takes an important step toward giving stakeholders the tools they need to plan, invest, and grow with confidence.”

What’s Next for the SAF Information Act?

Reintroduced on July 21, the bill has been referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee. It has not yet been scheduled for hearings, and like most informational legislation, it may move at a measured pace.

If progress continues, it could potentially see floor votes by late 2025 or early 2026. Industry observers expect the earliest path to enactment would be in 2026 following House and Senate approval and the President’s signature.

A Step Toward Smarter Policy and Smarter Markets

Whether the bill becomes law or not, the strong and growing support for improved SAF reporting highlights a broader industry need: credible, consistent, and comprehensive data.

As Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska, noted:

“To meet ambitious growth targets, we need clear data on where the industry stands and its future trajectory—exactly what this bill provides.”

For now, the SAF Information Act marks an important signal that policymakers and industry players alike are serious about making SAF not only sustainable, but transparent, accountable, and ready for scaled growth, too.

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