Bill > HR2122

This bill, called the IMPACT Act 2.0, aims to reduce emissions and enhance competitiveness in the cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production industries through several key provisions. The bill establishes a Federal Highway Administration program that provides financial incentives and technical assistance to states for using low-emissions transportation materials. States can receive reimbursements for the additional cost of using low-emissions materials and earn incentives equal to 2% of the project cost. The bill requires states to have special provisions or standards that facilitate the purchase of these low-emissions materials and mandates the creation of a public directory of eligible low-emissions products. Additionally, the bill introduces an advance purchase commitment program that allows states to enter into multi-year contracts with producers of innovative, domestically produced materials that demonstrate superior durability, performance, environmental characteristics, or energy efficiency. The bill defines low-emissions materials as those that reduce greenhouse gas or pollutant emissions below commercially available alternatives and authorizes $15 million in funding for these initiatives from fiscal years 2025 through 2027. The overall goal is to encourage innovation, reduce environmental impact, and support domestic manufacturing in the construction materials sector.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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