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CCUS Innovation Act

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5865

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Innovation Act or the CCUS Innovation Act

This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and storage of carbon dioxide.

Among other things, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance.

Current Status of Bill HR 5865

Bill HR 5865 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5865 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020.  Bill HR 5865's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. as of February 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5865

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5865

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Coal
- Congressional oversight
- Corporate finance and management
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental health
- Environmental technology
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Higher education
- Income tax credits
- Infrastructure development
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Research administration and funding
- State and local government operations
- Technology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5865

CCUS Innovation Act
To advance technologies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage, and for other purposes.
CCUS Innovation Act
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Innovation Act

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