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USE IT Act

USA116th CongressHR-1166| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2019
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (70)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (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. The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time. The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines. The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-383
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-383
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-5865: CCUS Innovation Act
  • S 116-4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-2302: America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019
  • S 116-383: USE IT Act
Advisory bodiesAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIncome tax creditsInfrastructure developmentLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsPipelinesResearch administration and fundingState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercialization

USE IT Act

USA116th CongressHR-1166| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2019
Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (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. The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time. The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines. The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-383
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-383
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (70)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-5865: CCUS Innovation Act
  • S 116-4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-2302: America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019
  • S 116-383: USE IT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIncome tax creditsInfrastructure developmentLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsPipelinesResearch administration and fundingState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercialization