US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal Senate Bill SB1067

Introduced
3/13/25  

Caption

Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025

Impact

This bill has the potential to significantly affect state laws by promoting standards that facilitate the broader use of low-emission materials in infrastructure projects. By incentivizing states to improve their specifications concerning these materials, the legislation aims to encourage the transition to more sustainable construction practices. The proposed performance-based grants will also provide federal financial support to states that adopt these low-emission materials, potentially leading to widespread changes in state-level regulations and policies governing construction standards and practices.

Summary

SB1067, known as the 'Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025', seeks to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixtures produced in the United States. The bill emphasizes research and development of technologies aimed at reducing emissions associated with the production of these materials. It outlines an initiative under the supervision of the Secretary of Energy, which will allocate funds to eligible entities for projects focusing on low-emission materials and methods in construction. The legislation allocates $200 million for this initiative over the fiscal years 2025 through 2029, emphasizing the adoption of innovative practices in the sector.

Contention

Notable points of contention exist regarding the impact of this bill on traditional material suppliers and the associated costs versus benefits of transitioning to low-emission alternatives. Critics may argue that the higher initial costs for low-emission materials, combined with regulatory changes, could place undue financial burdens on state budgets and construction projects. Proponents of the bill, however, assert that long-term environmental benefits and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will outweigh these initial costs, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future in construction and infrastructure development.

Congress_id

119-S-1067

Policy_area

Environmental Protection

Introduced_date

2025-03-13

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1534

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT ActThis bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes.DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices.The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

US HB2122

IMPACT Act 2.0

US HB1711

Providing for concrete innovation; establishing the Performance Incentive Program; and promulgating regulations.

US HB637

Regards use of recycled asphalt roofing shingles for construction

US HB524

Advance Purchase Commitments Program

US A06566

Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).

US S07648

Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).

US S07485

Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt in the counties of Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester, and in the city of New York.

US A08465

Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt in the counties of Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester, and in the city of New York.

US HB153

Low-carbon Construction Material Rebate Act

Similar Bills

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