U.S. Congressman Max Miller Reintroduces the IMPACT Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) reintroduced the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act. This bill previously passed through the House unanimously under suspension of the rules last Congress. 

The IMPACT Act will strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of American manufacturing by developing advanced technologies that will improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production.  

“Cement, concrete, and asphalt production are critically important to the industrial sector and play a fundamental role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, national defense, and economic security,” said Congressman Miller. “The IMPACT Act recognizes that role and will enable domestic production to operate at peak efficiency for decades to come. I am grateful to be joined by Congresswoman Foushee in leading this effort to bolster American competitiveness in an expanding global market.” 

 
“The effects of climate change are impacting all corners of our communities, and it is critical that we take forward-thinking steps to decarbonize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the cement, concrete, and asphalt manufacturing processes,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “The IMPACT Act, along with the IMPACT Act 2.0, will achieve measurable emissions reductions and modernize the existing manufacturing process while bringing good-paying jobs home to local communities. I am proud to join Congressman Max Miller in leading this bipartisan legislation and look forward to our continued efforts to ensure cleaner manufacturing practices that protect our planet, enhance U.S. competitiveness and global leadership, lower costs, and boost innovation in domestic low-carbon concrete production.” 

“The United States’ industrial sector is among the cleanest in the world because American innovation drives down emissions and lifts the economy up,” said Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams. “CRES is proud to endorse Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act, which will drive important research, development and demonstration of next generation concrete, cement and asphalt materials that will both reduce emissions and help American industry become more competitive.” 

“The world is poised for a construction boom, and American innovation needs to accelerate to meet demand for cement, concrete and asphalt,” said Jeremy Harrell, CEO of ClearPath Action. “Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) and Rep. Valerie Foushee’s (D-NC) bipartisan legislation will drive a dedicated RD&D program at the Department of Energy to boost manufacturing for innovative cement, concrete and asphalt. We are excited to support this legislation and look forward to continuing to work with Congress on a whole suite of solutions to unlock and scale the technologies needed to improve the competitiveness of American manufacturing.” 
 

Specifically, the IMPACT Act:

• Enables industry and DOE to work collaboratively on fundamental research that will enhance existing production methods and unlock new innovative techniques; and  
• Enables DOE, in consultation with other federal agencies, to offer technical assistance to entities seeking to promote the commercial application of low-emission cement, concrete, and asphalt. 

The full bill text is available here. 

Editor’s note regarding Congressman Miller: 

Congressman Max Miller represents Ohio’s Seventh District which includes Medina and Wayne counties as well as parts of Cuyahoga and Holmes counties. Miller serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The Republican sophomore members selected Miller as their representative to the Republican Steering Committee. He is a member of the Republican Study Committee and Main Street Caucus. Before joining Congress, Miller spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves and served in several senior positions for President Donald Trump. Please visit http://maxmiller.house.gov for more information.  

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