Bill · S. 1067· Senate(119-S-1067)
Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Coons
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025 aims to boost the competitiveness of U.S. production for cement, concrete, and asphalt through new technologies. It establishes a research and development program focused on reducing greenhouse gas and copollutant emissions. The bill creates a demonstration initiative to test new production methods and provides technical assistance to help commercialize these innovations. Additionally, it supports Manufacturing USA institutes to assist with testing, workforce training, and data collection. The act also includes grant and incentive programs to encourage states to use these low-emissions materials in highway projects. Finally, it establishes an Interagency Task Force to provide strategic recommendations and oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Creation: The program seeks to increase employment in fields related to the domestic production and use of low-emissions materials (Section 3(c)(2)(A)).
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Economic Competitiveness: The bill aims to increase the technological and economic competitiveness of the industry in the United States (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Supply Chain Stability: The act aims to increase the stability of supply chains through enhanced domestic production and cooperation with allies (Section 3(a)(3)).
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Workforce Development: Manufacturing USA institutes are tasked with the expansion, reskilling, and upskilling of the manufacturing workforce (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Financial Support for States: The Federal Highway Administration will provide reimbursements for the additional costs of using low-emissions materials and incentives for their acquisition in highway projects (Section 5(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not explicitly list any negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
- 3/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina