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Carbon Emission Fees for Industry and Imports, Clean Tech Support

This act introduces fees for US companies and importers based on carbon emissions from producing key goods. The goal is to encourage pollution reduction. Some of the collected funds will support companies investing in cleaner technologies.
Key points
US manufacturing companies and importers of key goods (e.g., steel, cement, fertilizers) will pay fees based on carbon emissions.
The fee amount will depend on the carbon intensity of producing the good, compared to the national average for that industry.
Goods imported from countries with lower carbon intensity may face lower fees.
Part of the revenue from fees will fund grants for US companies to invest in technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
The act aims to level the playing field for US companies investing in cleaner technologies against competitors from countries with lower environmental standards.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4355
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2022-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Competition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4355.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US manufacturing companies and importers of key goods (e.g., steel, cement, fertilizers) will pay fees based on carbon emissions.
  • The fee amount will depend on the carbon intensity of producing the good, compared to the national average for that industry.
  • Goods imported from countries with lower carbon intensity may face lower fees.
  • Part of the revenue from fees will fund grants for US companies to invest in technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
  • The act aims to level the playing field for US companies investing in cleaner technologies against competitors from countries with lower environmental standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Taxes Economy