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Limiting Refinery Emissions: New Technologies for Cleaner Air

This act aims to reduce air pollution from refineries and fuel production facilities. The U.S. government will support the development of new technologies to help limit harmful gas emissions. This could lead to improved air quality and public health in areas near these facilities.
Key points
The U.S. government will create a plan to support research and development of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refineries.
The program will fund projects to help refineries reduce energy consumption, utilize new catalysts, and implement carbon capture technologies.
Funds are allocated for full-scale demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of new technologies before widespread adoption.
An annual allocation of $200 million is authorized to accelerate the implementation of cleaner technologies in the fuel industry.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6562
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Process start date: 2022-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will create a plan to support research and development of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refineries.
  • The program will fund projects to help refineries reduce energy consumption, utilize new catalysts, and implement carbon capture technologies.
  • Funds are allocated for full-scale demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of new technologies before widespread adoption.
  • An annual allocation of $200 million is authorized to accelerate the implementation of cleaner technologies in the fuel industry.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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