Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB9136

Introduced
7/25/24  
Refer
7/25/24  

Caption

IMPACT Act 2.0

Impact

The passage of HB9136 would significantly influence state and local construction practices by facilitating the purchase of environmentally friendly materials. The bill establishes a framework for states to receive reimbursements and technical assistance from the Federal Highway Administration, thereby encouraging the adoption of innovative materials that meet performance-based specifications. This shift could lead to longer-term systemic changes in the way infrastructure is built, positively impacting the environment and reducing transportation-related emissions.

Summary

House Bill 9136, known as the IMPACT Act 2.0, aims to bolster the competitiveness of cement, concrete, and asphalt production within the United States. The bill focuses on enhancing these industries through funding for research, development, and the application of low-emission technologies. By promoting greener materials for highway projects, it intends to address the pressing concerns of climate change and reduce carbon emissions generated from traditional construction processes. Key provisions include financial incentives for states that utilize low-emissions materials in infrastructure projects.

Contention

While there is substantial support for the aims of HB9136, potential points of contention include the financial implications for states that may struggle to meet the new material standards or the costs associated with transitioning to low-emission alternatives. Some stakeholders may also express concerns regarding the monitoring and verification processes for the materials used, questioning whether sufficient oversight will ensure compliance with performance standards. These issues may lead to debates about the practicality and feasibility of implementing the proposed incentives effectively.

Companion Bills

US SB3439

Related Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023

Previously Filed As

US HB2122

IMPACT Act 2.0

US HB7685

IMPACT Act Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act

US HB1534

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT ActThis bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.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.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.The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

US SB1067

Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025

US SB3439

Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023

US HB1594

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

US HB10107

PROVIDE Act Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act

US HB8949

Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

US HB10220

National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2024

US HB897

Aviation-Impacted Communities ActThis bill increases access to noise mitigation measures for aviation-impacted communities. Under the bill, an aviation-impacted community is a community that is located not more than one mile from any point at which a commercial or cargo jet route is 3,000 feet or less above ground level.The bill expands noise mitigation program funding under the Airport Improvement Program to include aviation-impacted communities that are not currently within the 65 day-night average sound level (DNL) standard.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must conduct outreach to aviation-impacted communities to inform them of the opportunity to be a designated community. A designated community must form a community board to provide information to airport operators and the FAA concerning aviation impacts (e.g., aircraft noise).A community board may petition the FAA to conduct a community assessment and, based on the assessment, the FAA must devise an action plan that alleviates or addresses the community’s concerns.In addition, the FAA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and provide the FAA with a framework and diagnostic tool for conducting community assessments.The FAA must provide grants for necessary noise mitigation in a designated community for residences, hospitals, nursing homes, adult or child day care centers, schools, and places of worship. Further, the FAA and airport operators must provide (1) noise mitigation grants for communities subject to significant frequency of overhead flights, and (2) noise mitigation for residences impacted by significant nighttime aircraft noise.

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