Norm Coleman

The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration and to receive testimony on two related bills: S. 2323, a bill to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research, development and demonstration projects, and for other purposes; and S. 2144, a bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the feasibility relating to the construction and operation of pipelines and carbon dioxide sequestration facilities, and for other purposes.

Sen. Coleman speaks in favor of America's Climate Security Act (ACSA), which is projected to reduce total U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions,particularly the provisions of which that help shield low-income Americans from the costs of climate change solutions.