Bills · HR 5597
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5597Energy
BECCS Advancement Commission Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 26· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it focuses on advancing a specific technology, Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), which could be a tool in addressing climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while producing energy. If this bill becomes law, it would establish a dedicated body to analyze and propose policies for BECCS, potentially accelerating its development and deployment across the U.S. This could lead to new job opportunities, particularly in rural areas, and influence energy independence and reliability.
Without this bill, there would be no formal, dedicated commission bringing together government agencies, industry, and community leaders to specifically strategize on BECCS. Voters should care because the commission's recommendations could shape future energy policies, impact federal land management practices related to forests and wildfires, and affect the types of energy available and their cost, all of which have direct implications for the economy and the environment.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) Advancement Commission within the Department of Agriculture.
This creates a dedicated federal body focused on developing and implementing BECCS technology and policy.
PROVISION 02
Defines the commission's membership to include representatives from federal agencies, the BECCS and commercial timber industries, state foresters, state energy officials, and rural communities.
Ensures a broad range of expertise and stakeholder perspectives are included in the policy-making process for BECCS.
PROVISION 03
Requires the commission to make policy recommendations and develop metrics for BECCS development, focusing on job growth, energy costs and reliability, forest health, and wildfire management.
This outlines the core mission of the commission to provide actionable advice on how BECCS can address key national challenges.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the commission to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its first meeting, detailing its findings and recommendations.
This sets a clear deadline for the commission to deliver its policy guidance to lawmakers, prompting potential legislative action.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
DEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
SEP 26
Introduced in House
SEP 26
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5597
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 26, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025
House BillHR 5597Energy
BECCS Advancement Commission Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
2
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