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Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act

5/24/2024, 1:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4824

Bill 118 hr 4824, also known as the Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote collaboration between the federal government, state governments, and private entities in order to develop and implement carbon sequestration projects.

Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions from sources such as power plants and industrial facilities in order to mitigate climate change. This bill aims to support research and development efforts in carbon sequestration technology, as well as provide funding for demonstration projects.

The Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act also seeks to establish a framework for the regulation and monitoring of carbon sequestration projects, in order to ensure their effectiveness and safety. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a Carbon Sequestration Advisory Board, which will provide guidance and recommendations on the implementation of carbon sequestration projects. Overall, the Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act is aimed at promoting collaboration and innovation in the field of carbon sequestration, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

Congressional Summary of HR 4824

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act

This bill modifies the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise and expand the Department of Energy's program to research, develop, demonstrate, and commercialize carbon storage. Specifically, it directs the program to include terrestrial carbon sequestration (i.e., the storage of carbon in plants and biomass) and carbon sequestration in geologic formations (e.g., carbon sequestration in basins or aquifers).

The Department of Energy (DOE) must also annually submit a long-term strategic and prioritized research plan that identifies and addresses scientific challenges for widespread adoption of terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geological formations. DOE must submit the first research plan within two years of this bill's enactment.

Current Status of Bill HR 4824

Bill HR 4824 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 1, 2024. Bill HR 4824 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2023.  Bill HR 4824's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of May 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4824

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4824

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Earth sciences
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Farmland
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Research and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4824

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act
Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act
Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act
Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out terrestrial carbon sequestration research and development activities, and for other purposes.

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