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USE IT Act

USA116th CongressS-383| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2019
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (18)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2602
USE IT Act
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 27, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.
Feb 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1166
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 10, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 10, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
Apr 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
May 13, 2019
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2602
    USE IT Act


  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • February 27, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.


  • February 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1166
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 10, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 10, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.


  • April 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.


  • May 13, 2019
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1166: USE IT Act
  • 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
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 CongressS-383| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2602
USE IT Act
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 27, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.
Feb 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1166
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 10, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 10, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
Apr 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
May 13, 2019
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2602
    USE IT Act


  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • February 27, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.


  • February 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1166
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 10, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 10, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.


  • April 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.


  • May 13, 2019
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (18)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1166: USE IT Act
  • 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
  • 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