Overview
Purpose
"To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out the Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program, and for other purposes."
Primary Sponsors
Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) / Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Final outcome
Incorporated into the Senate and House versions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Directs the Department of Defense to carry out a blue carbon capture and direct air capture research, development, and demonstration program in coordination with other agencies
- Recommends the program receive $8 million for R&D activities in fiscal year 2020 and $10 million annually for fiscal year 2021 through 2023
- Recommends the program receive $15 million for test and evaluation activities annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2026
Actions
Actions on the House bill
Bill introduced
06/12/2019
Actions on the Senate bill
Bill introduced
05/23/2019
Status update
Signed into law as a provision within the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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