Brown, Ricketts introduce biofuels bill – The Tribune

Senators: Legislation would open new markets for Ohio farmers, producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, introduced the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act to open new markets for farmers in Ohio and across the country by encouraging the use of biofuels using homegrown farm products for ships and oceangoing vessels.

The bill would specifically expand markets for American made biofuels by ensuring that renewable fuel used in ocean-going vessels would be eligible for a renewable fuel credit that is available for…