Senator Sheehy introduced the Carbon Resource Innovation Act to make innovative, private sector technology to capture carbon eligible for the 45Q carbon capture tax credit, facilitating responsible forest management and reducing wildfire risk.
Support the Carbon Resource Innovation Act to make private sector carbon-capture technology eligible for the 45Q tax credit as a way to facilitate responsible forest management and reduce wildfire risk.
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03-20-2026 S.3778 | Carbon Resource Innovation Act. Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Congress.gov lists S.3778 as sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy, introduced 02/04/2026, referred to Senate Finance, with status 'Introduced' and only one recorded action: 'Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.'
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GovInfo bill text says S.3778 would amend section 45Q to include solid or liquid carbon capture facilities, was introduced by Mr. Sheehy for himself and Ms. Cantwell, and was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assessments
Sheehy sponsored the Carbon Resource Innovation Act, and the introduced bill matches the promised policy by seeking to expand 45Q eligibility for carbon-capture technology. However, the evidence shows S.3778 was only introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, with no enactment or implementation by 2026-08-25. This is a serious legislative effort but not a delivered policy outcome.
Sheehy materially acted on the promise by sponsoring the Carbon Resource Innovation Act in the Senate, which qualifies as a serious legislative attempt. But the evidence shows the bill had only been read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, with no enactment or completed policy change making the targeted carbon-capture technology eligible for the 45Q credit by 2026-06-30. Because the promised outcome was not delivered, this is not full or partial fulfillment; it is a failed attempt within the same term.