The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025 directs the Department of Energy to develop a comprehensive five-year research program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cement, concrete, and asphalt production while strengthening U.S. competitiveness and creating jobs in this sector. The bill authorizes $200 million for demonstration projects between 2025 and 2029, establishes two Manufacturing USA institutes to conduct advanced testing and worker training, and requires the Federal Highway Administration to provide reimbursements and incentives to states that use low-emissions materials in highway construction, funded at $15 million through 2027. An interagency task force will coordinate efforts across five federal agencies to improve product durability, reduce costs, and build a trained workforce, while states gain the option to enter long-term contracts for innovative domestic cement and concrete products. The Secretary of Energy must submit biennial progress reports to Congress detailing research outcomes, code changes, and commercialization efforts, with the task force's work concluding once low-emissions materials become commercially competitive with traditional production methods.
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