U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) has introduced “Propane Supply for Heating Act of 2014,” cosponsored by Senate Energy Committee’s top leadership, including Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). The National Turkey Federation (NTF) along with state, regional and federal leaders has been working since last winter with top senators to provide solutions to ensure adequate cold-weather propane supplies.
“Last winter’s lessons must be applied to safeguard the lives and livelihood of rural residents dependent on propane for farmhouses and livestock barns before the arrival of bitter cold temperatures and uncertain heating supplies,” said Joel Brandenberger, NTF President.