Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) delivered remarks as she was waived onto the House Rules Committee ahead of consideration of legislation and discussion related to year-round E15. In her emotional remarks, Miller-Meeks highlighted the urgent need to move beyond study and deliver certainty for Iowa farmers and rural communities.

"After years of delay, we're finally having the full E15 debate in Congress that should have happened long ago," said Miller-Meeks. "And I'm glad a new council is being formed to further study E15 and its impact on farmers and consumers."

"But the reality is, Iowa farmers needed year-round E15 yes...