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Press Release: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Proposes Reallocation of 2025 Small Refinery Exemption Volumes

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EPA proposes reallocating exempted 2025 refinery fuel volumes to support biofuel markets and American farmers.

Investivoq AI Summary

EPA proposal in Iowa: The EPA says Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule in Peosta, Iowa. The agency says the revisions are meant to preserve existing volume targets and expand market opportunities for farmers.

Small refinery exemptions: EPA is proposing to reallocate 100% of the renewable fuel volumes tied to additional 2025 small refinery exemptions, after those exemptions exceeded earlier expectations. The agency said it is seeking public comment on two options: split the volume between 2026 and 2027, or assign it all to 2027.

Next steps: EPA says the comment period runs until December 4, 2026. The release also says a proposed revision to 2026 standards could extend the current reporting deadline if finalized.

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Adrian Smith Fundraising

Adrian Smith Fundraising

Adrian Smith recently disclosed $328.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 13th, 2026. This was the 311th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 8.7% came from individual donors.

Smith disclosed $491.7K of spending. This was the 207th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Smith disclosed $1.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 401st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Adrian Smith's fundraising on Investivoq.

Adrian Smith Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Adrian Smith is worth $1.9M, as of October 13th, 2026. This is the 279th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Smith has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Adrian Smith's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Smith.

Adrian Smith Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Adrian Smith:

  • H.R.10767: Fair Play Enforcement Act
  • H.R.10706: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act
  • H.R.10413: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return.
  • H.R.10412: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit.
  • H.R.8528: PI Post Acute Access Act
  • H.R.8313: Trump Accounts for All Generations Act

You can track bills proposed by Adrian Smith on Investivoq's politician page for Smith.

2026 Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $2,432,626 of spending in Nebraska's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $289,548 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($282,975)
  • NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND ($6,572)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election.