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SCALE Act
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1992
The SCALE Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 1992, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the SCALE Act is to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will help improve the efficiency and safety of the nation's transportation systems.
Specifically, the SCALE Act aims to invest in projects that will help reduce congestion, improve freight movement, and enhance the overall performance of the transportation network. This includes funding for projects such as highway and bridge improvements, public transportation upgrades, and the development of new technologies to improve transportation systems.
The SCALE Act also includes provisions to support the development of sustainable transportation options, such as electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Additionally, the bill aims to promote the use of innovative technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. Overall, the SCALE Act is focused on investing in infrastructure projects that will help modernize and improve the nation's transportation systems. It is intended to support economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the overall quality of life for Americans.
Specifically, the SCALE Act aims to invest in projects that will help reduce congestion, improve freight movement, and enhance the overall performance of the transportation network. This includes funding for projects such as highway and bridge improvements, public transportation upgrades, and the development of new technologies to improve transportation systems.
The SCALE Act also includes provisions to support the development of sustainable transportation options, such as electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Additionally, the bill aims to promote the use of innovative technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. Overall, the SCALE Act is focused on investing in infrastructure projects that will help modernize and improve the nation's transportation systems. It is intended to support economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the overall quality of life for Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 1992
Storing CO2 And Lowering Emissions Act or the SCALE Act
This bill establishes programs within the Department of Energy that provide financial support and incentives to develop infrastructure for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1992
Bill HR 1992 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2021. Bill HR 1992 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2021. Bill HR 1992's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of March 18, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1992
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1992
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Air quality
- Buy American requirements
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Environmental technology
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Labor standards
- Licensing and registrations
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Wages and earnings
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1992
SCALE Act
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage, and for other purposes.
SCALE Act
Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1992
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