House Bill 5865
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CCUS Innovation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5865
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Innovation Act or the CCUS Innovation Act
This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and storage of carbon dioxide.
Among other things, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (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.
February 12, 2020
02/24/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
02/14/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
02/12/2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.
02/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:53 PM