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H.R. 1534 (119th): Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT Act

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt. Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes. DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices. The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

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Recorded summary

The IMPACT Act directs the Department of Energy to create a temporary seven-year program supporting research, development, and commercial application of advanced production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt. The program emphasizes carbon capture, energy-efficient processes, novel materials, and other specified innovations. DOE would select government, nonprofit, educational, and private entities for demonstration projects and may terminate projects once sufficient low-emissions materials are commercially available at reasonable prices. The metadata includes no appropriation amount.

appropriationsdepartment_of_energyemissions_reductionenergy_policyindustrial_researchunclear

Theological note: The bill touches stewardship of creation and the prudent use of resources and industrial capacity, which are legitimate concerns for Christian civic judgment. Its main effect is a time-limited research and demonstration program, so the issue is mainly prudential, not a direct moral question.

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Roll 74 · 25-Mar-2025 1:54 PM · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

Yea 350 · Nay 73 · Other 8

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