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Carbon Emission Charges: New Rules for Businesses and Imported Goods

This act introduces new carbon emission charges for US-based manufacturing companies and imported goods, aiming to reduce pollution. Companies will need to report their emissions, and those with higher carbon intensity will pay more. A portion of the revenue will fund programs supporting clean technology investments and climate aid for other nations.
Key points
US companies producing specific goods will face carbon emission charges if their production is more carbon-intensive than the industry average.
Imported goods into the US will also be subject to carbon charges, unless they originate from least developed countries or nations with similar climate policies.
A portion of the collected fees will fund grants for US businesses to invest in emission-reducing technologies and support climate programs in other countries.
The charges will increase over time, and companies will be required to regularly report their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6622
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Process start date: 2023-12-06
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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 118_HR_6622.

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 2023-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US companies producing specific goods will face carbon emission charges if their production is more carbon-intensive than the industry average.
  • Imported goods into the US will also be subject to carbon charges, unless they originate from least developed countries or nations with similar climate policies.
  • A portion of the collected fees will fund grants for US businesses to invest in emission-reducing technologies and support climate programs in other countries.
  • The charges will increase over time, and companies will be required to regularly report their greenhouse gas emissions.
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 Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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