Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023
The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023 establishes a federal research program to develop low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixtures, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction materials. The bill authorizes $200 million for demonstration projects, creates Manufacturing USA institutes to develop testing standards, and establishes advance purchase commitments to incentivize government adoption of these materials. It also creates an Interagency Task Force to coordinate federal efforts across agencies and update construction codes to support low-emission materials. The legislation primarily affects cement and asphalt producers, government contractors, and the construction industry, aiming to make low-emission materials more competitive and widely used.
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 7, 2023
Last action Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 7, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Dec 7, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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