Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 383
116th Congress(2019-2020)
USE IT Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 7, 2019
Latest Action
May 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
383
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Wyoming
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Illinois
Republican
Indiana
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Hampshire
Republican
North Dakota
Republican
North Dakota
Republican
Oklahoma
Democrat
Rhode Island
Republican
South Dakota
Democrat
West Virginia
Republican
Wyoming
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act

This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide.

The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance.

The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time.

The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines.

The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.

Text (2)
April 10, 2019
February 7, 2019
Actions (7)
05/13/2019
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
04/10/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
04/10/2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
04/10/2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
02/27/2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.
02/07/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/07/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:32:21 PM