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CREST Act of 2022
3/13/2024, 3:40 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4420
Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022 or the CREST Act of 2022
This bill expands the current research and development programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capturing and storing carbon dioxide to include methods that harness natural processes, such as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and its storage in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs. In addition, the bill establishes a five-year pilot program under which DOE must purchase from certain facilities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere.
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Current Status of Bill S 4420
Bill S 4420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2022. Bill S 4420 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 16, 2022. Bill S 4420's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of December 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4420
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4420
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology transfer and commercialization
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4420
CREST Act of 2022
CREST Act of 2022
Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022
A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4420
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