SENATE 1576118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1628-1629)

CREST Act of 2023

Last Action: 5/11/2023

Actions

2023-05-11Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1628-1629)
2023-05-11Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-11 (00)

Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2023 or the CREST Act of 2023

This bill expands the current research and development programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capturing and storing carbon dioxide to include methods that harness natural processes, such as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and its storage in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs. In addition, the bill establishes a five-year pilot program under which DOE must purchase from certain facilities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere.

Cosponsors (4)

Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Angus King (I-ME)
Christopher Coons (D-DE)

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization

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