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Carbon Tax Replacing Fuel Tax, Infrastructure Investment, and House Financial Trading Ban

This bill replaces federal motor vehicle and aviation fuel taxes with a new tax on greenhouse gas emissions to fund infrastructure and provide grants to low-income households. It also establishes Election Day as a federal holiday, bans Members of the House of Representatives from trading covered financial instruments, and increases funding for cancer research.
Key points
Imposes a carbon tax starting in 2027 while repealing federal taxes on motor vehicle and aviation fuels.
Allocates revenue to the Highway Trust Fund, clean energy projects, and state grants for low-income households.
Prohibits Members of the House of Representatives from owning or trading covered financial instruments.
Designates Election Day as a federal holiday and mandates reinforced doors in schools for safety.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3001
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To advance commonsense priorities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3001.

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 2025-04-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes a carbon tax starting in 2027 while repealing federal taxes on motor vehicle and aviation fuels.
  • Allocates revenue to the Highway Trust Fund, clean energy projects, and state grants for low-income households.
  • Prohibits Members of the House of Representatives from owning or trading covered financial instruments.
  • Designates Election Day as a federal holiday and mandates reinforced doors in schools for safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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Environment Taxes Public Investments