A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 350–73
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The IMPACT Act establishes a research and development program focused on advanced production methods for cement, concrete, and asphalt. The program aims to improve the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of these materials while reducing greenhouse gas and copollutant emissions. The Secretary of Energy is tasked with creating a 5-year strategic plan to guide these technological advancements and demonstrations. Key goals include increasing industrial competitiveness, expanding domestic supply chain stability, and creating quality domestic jobs. The program will support various focus areas, such as carbon capture and renewable heat-generation technologies. This initiative is scheduled to terminate seven years after its enactment.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The program specifically targets reducing greenhouse gas and copollutant emissions in material production.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill includes research into renewable heat-generation and storage technologies.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill explicitly aims to create quality domestic jobs through advanced production technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to pass The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not. Passed 350 yes · 73 no
03/25/2025 · Roll call 74 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Competitiveness and Job Creation: The program aims to increase the technological and economic competitiveness of American industry and create quality domestic jobs (Section 2(b)(1) and (4)).
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Supply Chain Stability: The bill seeks to expand and increase the stability of supply chains through enhanced domestic production and cooperation with allies (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Environmental Benefits: The initiative targets measurable reductions in greenhouse gas and directly related copollutant emissions during the production of cement, concrete, and asphalt (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Improved Material Quality: Research into advanced production aims to improve the cost-effectiveness, quality, durability, engineering performance, and resilience of essential materials (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Support for Rural Areas: The Secretary is encouraged to select demonstration projects that include participation by entities located in rural areas (Section 2(f)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Program Termination: The research and development program is subject to a sunset provision, meaning it will terminate seven years after its enactment (Section 2(i)).
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Potential Demonstration Termination: Demonstration projects may be terminated if the Secretary determines that low-emissions materials are already commercially available at a price comparable to traditional methods (Section 2(f)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The program specifically targets reducing greenhouse gas and copollutant emissions in material production. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill includes research into renewable heat-generation and storage technologies. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill promotes the use of low-emissions technologies for industrial processes. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill encourages the selection of demonstration projects in rural areas. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — Advancing cement, concrete, and asphalt technologies supports the long-term durability of infrastructure materials.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The Secretary is encouraged to include participation by entities located in rural areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports industrial competitiveness and technological advancement for manufacturers. Would students be better off under this? — The bill funds research and involves institutions of higher education. Would union members be better off under this? — The creation of quality domestic jobs often benefits organized labor sectors.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill explicitly aims to create quality domestic jobs through advanced production technologies. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The act seeks to increase the technological and economic competitiveness of American industry.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds R&D for advanced production of construction materials.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill establishes a research and development program for advanced production methods.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill mentions enhancing supply chain stability through cooperation with allies.
- 3/26/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3/25/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 73 (Roll no. 74). (text: 3/24/2025 CR H1209-1211)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 73 (Roll no. 74). (text: 3/24/2025 CR H1209-1211)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239)
- 3/24/2025
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1534.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1209-1212)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina