Senator Toomey Calls for an End to the Corn Ethanol Mandate on Senate Floor
This week, during deliberations over the Senate Energy Bill, Senator Patrick Toomey (PA) spoke passionately in favor of his bi-partisan amendment that would repeal the Corn Ethanol Mandate and significantly reform the Renewable Fuel Standard. During his argument, the Senator referenced ethanol’s proven damage to engines, including marine engines.
You can view the Senator’s speech on C-SPAN here: http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4578924/sen-toomey-corn-ethanol-floor-debate (engine/boat discussion at the 8:00 mark)
The amendment needs 60 senators to succeed—through Boating United you can call on your Senators to join with Senator Toomey and end the ethanol mandate. Time is of the essence, final votes are expected at any minute! Click here to take action.