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Creates a new federal program to speed up research, testing, and real‑world use of advanced, low‑emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt. It supports R&D, field demonstrations, and technical help so cleaner construction materials can prove performance and move into the market. The program must be launched quickly, produce a five‑year strategic plan, coordinate with related federal efforts, and follow clear selection and reporting rules. It sunsets seven years after enactment.
Defines key terms used in the section, including "advanced production," "alternative fuels," "commercially available," "eligible entity," "engineering performance-based standard," "institution of higher education," "low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt," and "rural area." These definitions are in the new section 40523.
Establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for advanced production and use of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt not later than 180 days after enactment. The program must pursue improving competitiveness, stabilizing supply chains, reducing greenhouse gas or related copollutant emissions, and creating quality domestic jobs.
Coordinate the new program with programs and activities authorized under title VI of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (industrial and manufacturing technologies).
Coordinate across relevant Department program offices, including the Office of Science, ARPA-E, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, EERE, Office of Fossil Energy, Office of Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, and Office of Nuclear Energy.
Leverage Department research infrastructure where practicable (scientific computing user facilities, x-ray light sources, neutron scattering facilities, nanoscale science research centers).
Cement, concrete, and asphalt producers gain funding and technical support to test cleaner materials and processes and prove they work at scale. Construction project owners and contractors get access to demonstrated, lower‑emission options with performance data and guidance. State and local transportation agencies can host pilots and receive technical assistance to update practices and specifications. Federal agencies coordinating the program must align standards, measurement methods, and data across existing efforts, reducing duplication. Communities near manufacturing facilities may benefit from improved air quality over time as cleaner processes are adopted. Taxpayers and the broader public could see lower lifecycle emissions from infrastructure, with near‑term administrative costs to stand up, manage, and evaluate the program. The seven‑year sunset encourages timely results and transition to market‑driven adoption.
Directs the Secretary to consider leveraging and integrating existing Manufacturing USA Institutes and cites section 34(d) and 34(e) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(d) and (e)) as authorities to leverage resources, integrate activities, and award financial assistance related to Manufacturing USA.
Defines 'institution of higher education' by reference to the meaning provided in 20 U.S.C. 1001 for use in defining eligible entities under the program.
Requires activities authorized under this section to be applied consistent with subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq.), which includes foreign talent recruitment program requirements and related research security provisions.
Defines 'rural area' for purposes of the section by reference to the meaning given in 7 U.S.C. 1991(a).
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Introduced February 24, 2025 by Max Miller · Last progress March 26, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)