The Open Fuel Standard Act Gains an Important New Sponsor

Congressman Dan Burton

Coinciding with Tuesday's event, Congressman Dan Burton, a very senior Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, became our newest co-sponsor. Danny "Dan" Lee Burton is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district, and previously the 6th district, serving since 1983. He is a member of the Republican Party.

The Energy Security Roundtable and Press Conference Tuesday was a big success, and the momentum is building. Take a look at what's being said about OFS since Tuesday:

10-24-11 The Hill: Overnight Energy
10-25-11, Michigan Farmer - Coalition Presents Roundtable Discussion in Continued Push for Open Fuel Standard
10-25-11, BiofuelsDigest - Open Fuel Standard Coalition Forms
10-25-11 Rep. Engel’s Press Release
10-25-11 All AG All Day
10-25-11 Farm Futures
10-26-11, Ethanol Producer Magazine - Open Fuel Standard Backed by Big Name Supporters
10-26-11, DomesticFuel - Ag Secretary Wants Biofuels Support in Farm Bill
10-27-11, SF Chronicle - Saudi Opposition to Iran Fades on $100 Oil Goal

If your representative or senators have not yet become co-sponsors, now is the time to urge them to do something that can help the American economy recover and reduce our dependence on foreign oil without costing taxpayers a cent. Get them to understand why this bill is urgent.