Advancing CCUS Technology Act

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4704

Advancing CCUS Technology Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2016, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal.

DOE must annually evaluate and make recommendations regarding any project it has entered into with a public or private entity to develop carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

DOE must report to Congress, within two years and every three years thereafter, regarding the project evaluations it has conducted and the progress it has made in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

Current Status of Bill HR 4704

Bill HR 4704 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2016. Bill HR 4704 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2016.  Bill HR 4704's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of September 30, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4704

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4704

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Climate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental technologyResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4704

Advancing CCUS Technology ActTo increase accountability with respect to Department of Energy carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects, and for other purposes.Advancing CCUS Technology Act
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