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Carbon Dioxide Removal: Cleaner Air and New Technologies

This act mandates the government to remove carbon dioxide from the air and water, aiming to improve environmental quality. Citizens may benefit from cleaner air and support for innovative technologies, potentially creating new jobs, especially in regions reliant on fossil fuels.
Key points
The U.S. government will remove millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, starting with 50,000 tons in 2024, reaching 10 million tons by 2035.
Technologies for direct CO2 removal from ambient air or seawater, as well as those using gasification or pyrolysis of cellulosic waste, will be supported.
The act aims to create new jobs and foster economic development in regions historically tied to the fossil fuel industry.
The cost of CO2 removal will gradually decrease, encouraging the development of cheaper and more efficient solutions.
At least 20% of the removed CO2 must come from small removal projects, promoting technological diversity and innovation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4280
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4280.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will remove millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, starting with 50,000 tons in 2024, reaching 10 million tons by 2035.
  • Technologies for direct CO2 removal from ambient air or seawater, as well as those using gasification or pyrolysis of cellulosic waste, will be supported.
  • The act aims to create new jobs and foster economic development in regions historically tied to the fossil fuel industry.
  • The cost of CO2 removal will gradually decrease, encouraging the development of cheaper and more efficient solutions.
  • At least 20% of the removed CO2 must come from small removal projects, promoting technological diversity and innovation.
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 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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Environment Public Investments Economy