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IMPACT Act 2.0
4/1/2025, 11:25 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2122
The main goal of the bill is to address environmental concerns related to the production of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture, which are known to contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. By investing in innovative technologies and practices, the bill aims to make these industries more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
In addition to reducing emissions, the bill also seeks to enhance the competitiveness of these industries in the global market. By promoting the adoption of cleaner technologies, the bill aims to position US producers as leaders in sustainable production practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2122 is focused on promoting research and development in the cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture industries to reduce emissions and improve competitiveness. It addresses both environmental concerns and economic considerations, aiming to create a more sustainable and competitive industry in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 2122
IMPACT Act 2.0
This bill expands and modifies Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) programs, including the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, to provide states reimbursement, incentives, and technical assistance to purchase low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixtures. Under the bill, these are products that reduce, to the maximum extent practicable, greenhouse gas or directly related pollutant emissions to levels below the commercially available products.
Specifically, the FHWA must provide to states
- reimbursement for the additional cost of using low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixtures used in state highway projects;
- incentives for the acquisition of these products for use in state highway projects;
- technical assistance to update the state's specifications and standards to be performance-based specifications and standards; and
- technical assistance to benchmark and quantify embodied greenhouse gas emissions (i.e., emissions associated with the production and transportation of goods).
The FHWA must leverage the Every Day Counts Initiative to promote the commercialization of low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixtures.
The FHWA must establish and maintain a publicly available directory of state-submitted low-emissions products that the FHWA determines to be eligible for reimbursement or incentives.
Further, the bill modifies the STBG program to allow states to issue advance purchase commitments for cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixtures (1) with superior durability and performance to conventional materials, or (2) that achieve superior performance with respect to environmental performance or energy efficiency. The bill allows for multi-year contracts, under specific conditions.
