This bill creates a temporary DOE program to support development of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production. It funds research and demonstration projects for carbon capture and energy-efficient manufacturing processes.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill creates a temporary DOE program to support development of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production. It funds research and demonstration projects for carbon capture and energy-efficient manufacturing processes.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.</p><p>Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes.</p><p>DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices.</p><p>The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Creates DOE low-emissions building materials program
Supports carbon capture in cement production
Funds demonstration projects for 7 years
Focuses on concrete and asphalt innovation
Promotes energy-efficient manufacturing
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
The construction industry could develop cleaner cement and concrete, which are major sources of industrial carbon emissions. DOE would fund technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of these essential building materials.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Infrastructure development
Research and development
Rural conditions and development
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1534, 119th Congress (2025). "IMPACT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1534
