Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act, otherwise known as the IMPACT Act. Mr. Speaker, at the Science Committee, we look to address problems beyond the conventional approaches, and we take a broad, long-term perspective. For example, we look for greenhouse gas emissions beyond the smokestack and tailpipe in order to have a holistic image of the climate change challenge we face. The bill before us today seeks to address an often overlooked contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. Globally, cement facilities account for 8 percent of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, which is about the same amount as one-third of all power plant emissions, really a stunning source of this pollution. The projected demand for cement is expected to increase substantially. To address the challenge, there is a need for Federal investment in next-generation cement, concrete, and asphalt emission reduction technologies. The IMPACT Act establishes a dedicated program and directs DOE to develop tools, technologies, and methods for the manufacture of low- emission cement, concrete, and asphalt, using both advanced and currently commercially available production processes. It also authorizes DOE to provide technical assistance to eligible entities in order to increase the efficiency of current production processes, active engagement that will help the industry adapt and innovate.…”