Congressman Cleaver's Statement on USDA's Funding Announcement

“I am happy to see federal dollars coming home to help our local company and our local economy,” said U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. “The funding announced today by the USDA will help toward creating jobs and expanding the production of advanced biofuels as our nation works to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.”

Paseo Cargill Energy, LLC, a Kansas City company, will receive $1,606,558.14 for Biodiesel Trans Esterification.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the payments today for 156 advanced biofuel producers, saying it will help local producers increase the production and availability of renewable energy and further develop the nation’s growing biofuels industry, generate green jobs and economic growth.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Belton, Raymore and Peculiar, Missouri. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee. Congressman Cleaver also serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.