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Carbon Removal: New Research and Technology Initiatives

This act establishes new government structures to coordinate research and development of technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and oceans. The goal is to foster innovation that can contribute to improving air quality and combating climate change, indirectly impacting our health and the environment we live in.
Key points
Establishment of the Committee on Large-Scale Carbon Management within the National Science and Technology Council to oversee carbon removal research.
Creation of a Federal Carbon Removal Initiative to conduct detailed research and development of these technologies.
Formation of specialized working groups (oceans, terrestrial, geological, technological) to focus on various carbon dioxide removal methods.
Implementation of an annual budget review to ensure effective funding and coordination of these initiatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_843
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-03-18