HR-5865 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-02-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.House committee actions
2020-02-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.House committee actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-02-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

David B. McKinley [R] (WV-1)
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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  • Advisory bodies
  • Air quality
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Coal
  • Congressional oversight
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental health
  • Environmental technology
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Higher education
  • Income tax credits
  • Infrastructure development
  • Land use and conservation
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Oil and gas
  • Pipelines
  • Research administration and funding
  • State and local government operations
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
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