# Summary
The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023 establishes a comprehensive federal initiative to reduce emissions from cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production while strengthening domestic competitiveness in these industries. The Department of Energy would create a research program with $200 million in funding (fiscal years 2025-2029) focused on developing and demonstrating low-emissions production technologies, including carbon capture, alternative materials, renewable heat sources, and waste reduction methods. The bill also authorizes the Federal Highway Administration to provide $15 million (2025-2027) to states for upgrading their material specifications and reimbursing the additional costs of using low-emissions products in highway projects. The Transportation Department would establish an "advance purchase commitment" program to guarantee future purchases of qualifying low-emissions materials, helping create market demand. Additionally, the bill directs the Commerce Department to support Manufacturing USA institutes for testing and workforce training, establishes an interagency task force to coordinate efforts across multiple federal agencies, and requires the development of a five-year strategic plan and regular progress reports to Congress. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, create domestic jobs, and improve supply chain resilience by increasing production of lower-carbon construction materials.