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US Congress: Carbon Tax Detrimental to Economy and Families

The U.S. Congress expresses its view that implementing a carbon tax would be harmful to the American economy and families. It is believed that such a tax would increase energy and essential product prices, disproportionately affecting low-income individuals and seniors, and would also lead to job losses and slower economic growth.
Key points
A carbon tax would raise prices for gasoline, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil, increasing daily expenses for citizens.
Implementing a carbon tax could lead to jobs and businesses moving overseas, reducing U.S. competitiveness.
Congress believes a carbon tax would most severely impact the poor, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-03-21
For 222
Against 196
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_86
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Process start date: 2024-01-25
Voting date: 2024-03-21
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 97
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_86.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A carbon tax would raise prices for gasoline, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil, increasing daily expenses for citizens.
  • Implementing a carbon tax could lead to jobs and businesses moving overseas, reducing U.S. competitiveness.
  • Congress believes a carbon tax would most severely impact the poor, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H1309)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

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