SR130 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Quinton Ross

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Fossil-energy technologies, Congress and the President of the United States urged to support the development of

Summary

A Senate resolution urging federal leaders to expand and extend carbon capture and other fossil-energy technologies to support affordable, reliable energy.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution calls on Congress and the President to pass legislation that expands the 45Q carbon capture tax credit, provide funding to the Department of Energy for CCUS research and deployment, and include CCUS projects in a forthcoming federal infrastructure plan. It also asks for policies that improve the efficiency and environmental performance of existing electric generators and to maintain a diverse fuel mix for electricity.

Who It Affects

• Federal policymakers (Congress and the President) would be urged to act on expanding tax credits, funding, and infrastructure inclusion for CCUS.
• Alabama residents and energy sector stakeholders (utilities, developers, and workers) would be affected by energy policy aimed at reliability, affordability, and a diverse energy portfolio, with emphasis on carbon capture.

Key Provisions

• Expand and extend the federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Provide appropriations to the Department of Energy to support carbon capture research, development, demonstration, and deployment.
• Support inclusion of carbon capture projects in any upcoming federal infrastructure initiative.
• Support policies to increase operational efficiency and environmental performance of existing electric-generating units and preserve a fuel-diverse electricity portfolio.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative