Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the journey to get biofuel producers eligible for COVID-19 relief began with the March CARES Act.
During a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Grassley said he’s been working with fellow Iowa Senator Joni Ernst and several other lawmakers on behalf of the struggling ethanol industry.
“In the March bill there was roughly $24 billion, and (Ag Secretary Perdue) kept telling us he didn’t have the authority to do it, and we said yes you do.
