United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2296 — Advancing CCUS Technology Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to enhance accountability for carbon capture projects by the Department of Energy.

The Advancing CCUS Technology Act increases oversight of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects by requiring annual evaluations by the Department of Energy. It mandates reporting on progress and funding recommendations based on project evaluations.

Summary

Advancing CCUS Technology Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2017, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal. DOE must annually evaluate and make recommendations regarding any project it has entered into with a public or private entity to develop carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies. DOE must report to Congress, within two years and every three years thereafter, regarding the project evaluations it has conducted and the progress it has made in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new objective related to the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels to the existing fossil energy programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16291(a)

    (8) Improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels.

    This change introduces a new focus area for the Secretary's fossil energy programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16292(b)(1)

    during each of calendar years 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2016, and during each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2021, → during each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2017,

    This change updates the timeline for funding to commence starting in 2017, rather than specified calendar years.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16292(b)(1)

    allow for large scale demonstration and

    This addition ensures that projects include allowances for large-scale demonstrations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16292(b)(1)

    commercial use,

    This change aims to broaden the focus of technology projects to include commercial applications.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2296 do?
Advancing CCUS Technology Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2017, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal. DOE must annually evaluate and make recommendations regarding any project it has entered into with a public or private entity to develop carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies. DOE must report to Congress, within two years and every three years thereafter, regarding the project evaluations it has conducted and the progress it has made in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.
Who sponsors HR 2296?
HR 2296 is sponsored by McKinley, David B. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2296?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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