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HR 4891 United States House · 117th Congress

Net-Negative Carbon Dioxide Baseload Power Act

Summary
Net-Negative Carbon Dioxide Baseload Power Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a net-negative carbon dioxide baseload power development and commercialization program. Under the program, DOE must (1) facilitate the redevelopment of existing coal-fueled power plant sites with certain technologies that enable them to generate power with net-negative carbon dioxide emissions, and (2) lessen the economic impact from climate change policies on communities dependent upon coal-fueled power plants.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates DOE program for net-negative carbon power at coal sites, advancing carbon removal infrastructure and reducing emissions, aligning with clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DOE to establish net-negative carbon power program, directly reducing emissions through technology at coal sites, aligning with environmental protection and climate goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
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Introduced Jul 30, 2021 Last action Aug 2, 2021
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Aug 2, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Jul 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Jul 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
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Jul 30, 2021
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David B. McKinley
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