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'More jobs and more American-made innovation'

U.S. Congressmember Valerie Foushee talks to The Level about the IMPACT Act 
'More jobs and more American-made innovation'

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Last week, U.S. Congressmembers Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Max Miller (R-OH) reintroduced the bipartisan IMPACT Act to advance low-carbon concrete production. The legislation previously passed the House unanimously under suspension of the rules in the last session of Congress; its bipartisan companion bill in the Senate is the Concrete & Asphalt Innovation Act.

Efforts to boost domestic concrete production are crucial as experts say the currently paused tariffs on Mexican and Canadian concrete and clinker could, when lifted, mean shortages and higher prices. The Level asked Rep. Foushee for more information on the bill and how it benefits the construction industry. -Margot Lester

Why did you and Rep. Miller reintroduce the IMPACT Act?
Concrete is the second most-used substance in the world after water. Advancing low-carbon concrete production here in the U.S. provides the opportunity to make meaningful, global emission reductions that will protect our planet and improve public health. We also have a chance to deliver domestic economic benefits by creating good-paying jobs and bolstering U.S. international competitiveness.

What else should construction company owners know?
U.S. producers can lead the world in innovation and meet the global demand for cement, concrete and asphalt production. The IMPACT Act will strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of American industry through the research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete and asphalt production. 

Why is continued investment in green construction important?
Federal and industry investment in the development of sustainable building materials and production are critical toward reducing manufacturing costs and delivering meaningful environmental benefits. The IMPACT Act will help accelerate the commercialization of solutions that could eliminate nearly 8% of global carbon emissions from the cement industry, reinforcing U.S. leadership in developing these technologies and leading to more jobs and more American-made innovation in this sector.

Track the bill’s progress at congress.gov. 

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The Level is written by Margot Lester and edited by Katie Parsons.

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