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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9975· 119th Congress

U.S. Pushes Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology

Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026

Sponsor
Paul Tonko (D-NY)
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
Last Action
Jul 27, 2026
Passage
15%
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Establishes federal leadership and coordination on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) — technology that captures CO2 from air or industrial sources.
  • Likely creates programs, funding, or agency roles to advance CDR research and deployment.
  • Detailed policy specifics not yet available; bill text and CRS summary still pending publication.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects energy companies, tech startups, and climate-focused industries pursuing carbon capture as business opportunity.
  • Stakes are modest: only 1 cosponsor suggests limited current momentum, though CDR is bipartisan interest area.
  • Tradeoff unclear without bill text — unclear if this funds research, mandates emissions reductions, or both.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee on July 27, 2026. Bill text not yet published; detailed analysis pending.
  • Next step: committee review, likely weeks to months before any vote or amendments.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov using bill number (not provided here) or contact your House member to request a briefing.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Jul 27, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 27, 2026Introduced in House