ENERGY MARKETERS OF AMERICA

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Strengthening Enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA)

BAN · Banking

Issues related to credit/debit interchange swipe fees, Penny shortage - The Common Cents Act of 2025 (H.R. 3074 / S. 1525)

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3074, S. 1525

HCR · Health Issues

FY 2027 LIHEAP funding

AGR · Agriculture

reauthorization of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), The Hemp Planting Predictability Act (H.R. 7024 in the House and S. 3686 in the Senate) which would extend the grace period by an additional two years, delaying full implementation until November 2028.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7024, S. 3686

TOB · Tobacco

vaping product list from FDA

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Leaking underground storage tank trust fund and financing rate.

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

RFS reform (biomass-based diesel, e-rins), E15 labeling, Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, EV charging issues, UST funding issues, RVP Summertime Fuel Opt-Out.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Motor fuels excise taxes; leaking underground storage tank tax; oil spill liability tax. IRS delayed Excise tax payments for motor fuels marketers (IRS form 8849 backlog), Biodiesel blenders tax credit, concerns over special carve out for sustainable aviation fuel, LIFO, stepped up in basis, estate tax,

TRA · Transportation

Transportation and distribution of energy products and hazardous materials; hours of service; driver registration; hazardous materials fees; CDL Truck Driver Shortage CAFE standards;

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Hours of service; boutique fuel waivers; Establishing systems so that petroleum delivery drivers will know when Transportation Worker Identification Cards (TWIC) escorts will be available during emergencies; and various needs of member companies (energy marketers and heating fuel dealers) related to extreme weather events including hours of service waivers, summertime RVP waiver