Bill > S1067

This bill establishes a comprehensive national initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve competitiveness in cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production through multiple coordinated strategies. The bill creates a research and development program at the Department of Energy to support the development of low-emissions technologies, including carbon capture techniques, alternative materials, and more energy-efficient production processes. It authorizes $200 million for demonstration projects that will test and validate innovative production methods across different regions of the United States. The legislation also establishes two Manufacturing USA Institutes to support standardized testing, workforce development, and emissions quantification for low-emissions cement/concrete and asphalt materials. Additionally, the bill provides financial incentives for states to use low-emissions materials in highway projects, creates a federal directory of approved low-emissions materials, and establishes an interagency task force to coordinate efforts across government agencies. The task force will provide recommendations on performance standards, testing guidelines, and incentives to encourage adoption of these new technologies. The overall goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of construction materials, support domestic manufacturing innovation, create jobs, and enhance the United States' industrial competitiveness in these critical sectors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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