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IMPACT Act 2.0

USA119th CongressHR-2122| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie P. Foushee

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Josh Riley (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The IMPACT Act 2.0 seeks to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production within the United States. Its primary mechanism is to encourage the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies designed to reduce emissions from these critical construction materials. The bill defines "low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt" as materials that significantly reduce greenhouse gas or directly related pollutant emissions compared to commercially available alternatives. A key provision establishes a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program to incentivize States to adopt low-emissions materials in highway projects. This program offers States reimbursement for the incrementally higher cost of using these materials and provides incentives equal to 2 percent of their cost. States are also eligible for technical assistance to update their material specifications and to benchmark embodied greenhouse gas emissions, with eligibility contingent on having appropriate standards or reporting tools in place. The bill authorizes $15,000,000 for this grant program for fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Furthermore, the FHWA Administrator is directed to establish and maintain a publicly available directory of approved low-emissions materials , allowing States to submit new materials for inclusion. The bill also introduces an advance purchase commitment program , enabling States to enter into multi-year contracts for innovative, domestically produced low-emissions materials. These materials must demonstrate superior durability, performance (e.g., compressive strength, tensile strength), or enhanced environmental and energy efficiency, with specific conditions outlined for such contracts to ensure responsible procurement practices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7685
IMPACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9136
IMPACT Act 2.0
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7685
    IMPACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9136
    IMPACT Act 2.0


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

IMPACT Act 2.0

USA119th CongressHR-2122| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
The IMPACT Act 2.0 seeks to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production within the United States. Its primary mechanism is to encourage the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies designed to reduce emissions from these critical construction materials. The bill defines "low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt" as materials that significantly reduce greenhouse gas or directly related pollutant emissions compared to commercially available alternatives. A key provision establishes a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program to incentivize States to adopt low-emissions materials in highway projects. This program offers States reimbursement for the incrementally higher cost of using these materials and provides incentives equal to 2 percent of their cost. States are also eligible for technical assistance to update their material specifications and to benchmark embodied greenhouse gas emissions, with eligibility contingent on having appropriate standards or reporting tools in place. The bill authorizes $15,000,000 for this grant program for fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Furthermore, the FHWA Administrator is directed to establish and maintain a publicly available directory of approved low-emissions materials , allowing States to submit new materials for inclusion. The bill also introduces an advance purchase commitment program , enabling States to enter into multi-year contracts for innovative, domestically produced low-emissions materials. These materials must demonstrate superior durability, performance (e.g., compressive strength, tensile strength), or enhanced environmental and energy efficiency, with specific conditions outlined for such contracts to ensure responsible procurement practices.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7685
IMPACT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9136
IMPACT Act 2.0
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7685
    IMPACT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9136
    IMPACT Act 2.0


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie P. Foushee

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Josh Riley (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted