[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           CARBON CAPTURE ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Conaway) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, this morning I introduced the Carbon 
Capture Act, which makes simple changes to the existing section 45Q tax 
credit that further incentivizes carbon capture and sequestration 
projects.
  CCS technology will help reduce carbon emissions while simultaneously 
creating jobs, bolstering domestic oil production, and providing 
regulatory relief for our coal industry. Yes. You heard that right.
  The benefits of CCS are bringing folks who do not traditionally work 
together to the same table for the betterment of our Nation's energy 
security.
  Often people believe they are forced to choose between supporting 
economic development or environmental stewardship. However, this bill 
is evidence that that is a false choice. Above all, CCS serves as a 
testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and gumption found throughout 
this great country.
  In Texas District 11, I have seen this innovative spirit daily. These 
projects will play an important role in west Texas' and our Nation's 
future energy portfolio.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this important 
legislation.

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