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Government Affairs Update - National Fuel Choice Has Passed Markup

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The Government Affairs Update Podcast - Where we unpack what's going on in our industry from a retailer's perspective.

Tim and Jason Tolleson from the HPBA sit down to recap the month and finish out the year. They cover the status of the national fuel choice bill as it moves though the House of Representatives, the latest status of tariffs, the conclusion of the biomass tax credit, and the upcoming class for the Government Affairs Leadership Academy.

In this episode, Tim and Jason discuss:

  • Updates since the government opening after a shutdown.
  • The status of the Fuel Choice Bill and exploring the process forward with its current 125 cosponsors, and approval by the House Subcommittee on Energy.
  • The Supreme Court hearing arguments on November 5th regarding tariffs from the government and opposing positions.
  • The end of the biomass tax credit, the current demand for wood and pellet products, and how it is impacting manufacturers.
  • Applications for the Government Affairs Leadership Academy 2026-2027 are open with a hybrid program and kick-off session on Wednesday March 18 at the 2026 HPBA Expo.

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