H.R. 1166 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
USE IT Act
H.R. 1166 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 13, 2019, sponsored by Scott H. Peters with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by ind…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott H. Peters (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (Feb 28, 2019)
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