What does Preamble of IMPACT Act 2.0 do?

This bill aims to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production in the United States. The bill proposes to achieve this through research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies. A key focus is on reducing emissions from the production of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture.

What does SHORT TITLE. of IMPACT Act 2.0 do?

This bill is formally titled the IMPACT Act 2.0.

What does FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION. of IMPACT Act 2.0 do?

The purpose of this subsection is to encourage States to improve specifications and standards for low-emissions materials. The Administrator shall provide reimbursement and incentives to States for using low-emissions materials in highway projects. Technical assistance will be provided to update State specifications and standards and to benchmark greenhouse gas emissions. A directory of low-emissions materials will be established and maintained by the Administrator. States must have special provisions or standards in place to be eligible for reimbursement or incentives. The Every Day Counts Initiative will be leveraged to promote commercialization of low-emissions materials.

What does ADVANCE PURCHASE COMMITMENT PROGRAM. of IMPACT Act 2.0 do?

This section establishes an Advance Purchase Commitment Program to allow states to purchase or contractually guarantee the direct purchase of low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixtures. The program aims to encourage innovation and long-term emissions reductions in the production of these materials. Amendments to Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, add project eligibility criteria related to innovative, domestically produced materials with superior durability or performance. States are permitted to use funds to enter into advance multi-year contracts for innovative building materials. The contracts must adhere to specific limitations, including provisions regarding cancellation, payment timing, price adjustments, producer statements, and demonstration of commercial production progress. The term 'low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt' is defined as materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels below commercially available alternatives.

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IMPACT Act 2.0

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Valerie Foushee (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill aims to reduce emissions from the production of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture through research, development, and commercial application of technologies.
The Federal Highway Administration will provide reimbursement and incentives to States for using low-emissions materials in highway projects and establish a directory of low-emissions materials.
The Advance Purchase Commitment Program allows states to purchase or contractually guarantee the direct purchase of low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixtures to encourage innovation and long-term emissions reductions.

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