Reps. Foushee, Miller Announce Growing Support for IMPACT Act 2.0 Ahead of Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Bipartisan legislation continues to gain industry and stakeholder endorsements

WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) announced growing bipartisan and industry support for the IMPACT Act 2.0, legislation that builds on their efforts to modernize America's surface transportation materials and accelerate innovation in low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production, as Congress prepares to consider the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill.

The IMPACT Act 2.0 would provide state Departments of Transportation with technical support and the flexibility to leverage existing funding to invest in high-performance, sustainable construction materials that reduce pollution and strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chains, while creating good-paying jobs and enhancing global competitiveness. Alongside the IMPACT Act and the Senate's Concrete & Asphalt Innovation Act, IMPACT Act 2.0 supports the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, empowering American companies to compete globally while modernizing the materials used to build and maintain the nation's roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure.

"I'm pleased that the IMPACT Act 2.0 is continuing to build strong support ahead of the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization," said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. "The expanding coalition behind this bipartisan legislation underscores the importance of strengthening American manufacturing, advancing innovation in cement, concrete, and asphalt production, and reducing emissions. By investing in cleaner, more efficient technologies and giving states the tools and technical resources needed to put them to work, we can modernize our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and bolster domestic production capacity here at home."

"I'm glad to see this bill getting the support it deserves," said Congressman Max Miller. "Investing in innovative technologies reduces our reliance on imported materials like concrete, cement, and asphalt. This allows us to efficiently produce these materials here at home, boosting domestic production capacity and creating jobs within our manufacturing industry."

"North Carolina's economy depends on strong infrastructure and a competitive manufacturing base, and the IMPACT Act 2.0 helps deliver both," said Senator Thom Tillis. "By accelerating innovation in concrete, cement, and asphalt, this legislation will strengthen domestic supply chains, reduce costs for taxpayers, and support good-paying jobs. I'm proud to support this bipartisan legislation to ensure we build our future infrastructure with materials made here at home."

"The future of key materials like concrete, cement, and asphalt is lower costs, lower emissions, and made right here in America," said Senator Chris Coons. "This bipartisan legislation is good for our manufacturing and innovation economy, our planet, and Americans' pockets."

The IMPACT Act 2.0 is now endorsed by: Google, Amrize, Titan America, Biomason, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), Brimstone, CarbonCure, Carbon Upcycling, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), Ceres, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), Clean Air Task Force (CATF), ClearPath Action, Ecocem, Fortera, Industrial Innovation Initiative, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Rocky Mountain Institute, Sierra Club, Sublime Systems, Third Way, U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), and World Resources Institute (WRI).

"Amrize is proud to manufacture advanced building materials that build America's greatest cities and support thousands of high-quality U.S. jobs," said Virgilio Barrera, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs. "IMPACT Act 2.0 accelerates innovation while strengthening domestic manufacturing-so we can build smarter and faster with materials made in the United States."

The IMPACT Act 2.0 complements H.R. 1534, the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act, introduced by Reps. Foushee and Miller and passed by the House earlier this Congress. It also aligns with the Senate's Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act, led by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).

In the 118^th Congress, the IMPACT Act passed the House unanimously under suspension of the rules and also passed unanimously in the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.

The full text of the IMPACT Act 2.0 is available here, and the press release announcing its reintroduction is available here.