Policy Priorities

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) advocates on behalf of its members in regulatory and legislative issues at both the state and federal levels. Find more information about federal policies that support the growth of biodiesel and renewable diesel and about NBB’s advocacy efforts through the links below.

NBB has a dedicated team of experts in Washington, D.C. and in the Jefferson City, MO, headquarters, who can help you connect with policy makers on these issues. NBB's Fueling Action Center is set up to connect you with your elected officials with a few simple clicks.

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
NBB advocates for sustainable growth of the biodiesel market under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to include annually set volumes of advanced biofuels such as biomass-based diesel.

Biodiesel Tax Incentive
NBB supports the multi-year, forward-looking extension of the $1.00-per-gallon federal tax credit adopted by Congress because it incentivizes fuel blenders to include biodiesel and renewable diesel in the U.S. transportation fuel market.

Biodiesel Fair Trade
NBB’s Fair Trade Coalition supports fair trade in the biodiesel market. The coalition advocates for the U.S. Commerce Department to maintain trade protections against unfairly subsidized and dumped biodiesel imports.

RFS Small Refiner Exemptions
NBB opposes retroactive exemptions, which reduce RFS biomass-based diesel volumes by hundreds of millions of gallons every year. NBB advocates that EPA ensure the annual RFS volumes it sets are fully met even after granting exemptions.

Farm Bill
Several USDA programs help build markets for advanced biofuels like biodiesel through education and producer support payments. NBB advocates for annual funding of several important programs.

Focus on Policy News

NBB Thanks Senators Grassley and Wyden for Proposed Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive

Feb 28, 2019, 3:03 PM

Proposed two-year extension highlights urgency for Congress to address expired tax incentives
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Senators Urge Commerce to Conduct Transparent Review of Argentina’s Biodiesel Subsidies

Feb 27, 2019, 7:59 AM

NBB thanks bipartisan group led by Sens. Grassley and Cantwell for raising concerns with Commerce Secretary Ross
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NBB Applauds Bipartisan Support for Extending the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Now

Feb 11, 2019, 4:07 PM

Forty-four members of Congress make bipartisan ask for quick multi-year extension
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Biodiesel Stakeholders Ask Congress for Long-Term Extension of the Biodiesel Tax Incentive

Dec 10, 2018, 8:27 AM

More than 50 companies and trade associations urge action before the end of the year
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NBB Asks Commerce for Rigorous Review of Argentina’s Biodiesel Subsidies

Dec 3, 2018, 5:10 PM

NBB notes more than a dozen changes to Argentina’s tax rates since original investigation
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Fueling Action Center

The NBB Members Only Site also provides NBB members with access to current laws and incentives nationwide. These pages include easy-to read summaries, point and click access as well as some historical background. The site strives to be a one-stop place of up-to-date information that can be used by NBB members to further business planning or strengthen existing markets.