Utah Valley Times

Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act today. The bill aims to provide high-quality, verifiable data to support American businesses and ensure fair competition globally. It also considers human rights and labor standards of each country producing a qualified product.

A Senate version was introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and was favorably marked up in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee earlier this year.

“We should embrace the fact that American industries produce cleaner and with better standards than anywhere else in the world,” said Rep. Curtis. “This bill is not just about proving our energy dominance; it's about leveling the playing field in international competition. Russia and China are on an unapologetic trajectory to energy dominance, using none of the innovative technologies or regulations that make our energy cleaner in the United States. This legislation will help American businesses compete globally, strengthen our trade relationships, and provide our allies with a reliable energy partner.”

“To address climate change, we must have a global race to the top so that all nations have more strong incentives to reduce their emissions,” said Rep. Peters. “Our PROVE IT Act will provide the data to show the benefits of America’s high environmental standards while holding nations like China accountable for their emissions-intensive practices. I am excited to be leading this effort with Representative Curtis, which shows that even in an age of increasing partisanship, we can still work together to advance strong and common-sense environmental and energy policies.”

Key provisions of the PROVE IT Act include:

1. Emissions Intensity Study: The Department of Energy, in coordination with other federal agencies, will publish a study within two years identifying the emissions intensity of covered products produced in the U.S. compared with those produced internationally.

2. Transparency and Accountability: The study will provide detailed, specific, and transparent data on emissions, helping hold countries with less stringent environmental standards accountable.

3. Supporting American Businesses: By showcasing lower emissions intensity of American products, the PROVE IT Act will bolster arguments for promoting U.S. manufacturing and energy production over foreign competitors.

4. No New Taxes or Reporting Requirements: The legislation explicitly states it does not authorize new taxes or establish new mandatory reporting requirements on domestic production.

Cosponsors of the legislation include Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Larry Bucshon (R-IN), Troy Carter (D-LA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Blake Moore (R-UT), and Celeste Maloy (R-UT).

Supporting stakeholders include Steel Manufacturers Association, American Iron & Steel Institute, United States Chamber of Commerce, Portland Cement Association, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance, Bipartisan Policy Center Action, and Climate Leadership Council.

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In March 2024 Utah State House unanimously passed resolution urging "the United States Congress take actions enact trade policy supports United States' businesses workers penalizes global polluters."

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