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To support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, and for other purposes.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10471

Bill 118 hr 10471, also known as the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act," aims to provide support for activities that focus on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through marine-based methods. The bill also includes provisions for other related purposes.

The main goal of this legislation is to address the issue of climate change by promoting and funding projects that focus on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using marine resources. This could include activities such as ocean fertilization, which involves adding nutrients to the ocean to stimulate the growth of phytoplankton that absorb carbon dioxide, or the development of technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide from the ocean.

In addition to supporting carbon dioxide removal activities, the bill may also include provisions for research and development of new technologies, funding for pilot projects, and incentives for private sector investment in marine carbon dioxide removal efforts. Overall, the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act" aims to address the urgent need to reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and combat climate change through innovative and sustainable marine-based solutions.

Current Status of Bill HR 10471

Bill HR 10471 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2024. Bill HR 10471 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2024.  Bill HR 10471's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10471

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10471

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10471

To support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, and for other purposes.
To support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, and for other purposes.

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