A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MARKET CHOICE Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions while eliminating certain existing fuel excise taxes. The revenue generated is intended to fund the "RISE Trust Fund" to support American infrastructure and environmental solutions. Key provisions include taxing fossil fuels, industrial processes, and certain manufactured products. The bill also establishes a National Climate Commission to set and review emissions reduction goals. Additionally, it provides mechanisms for border greenhouse gas adjustments and assistance for displaced energy workers.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill creates a significant carbon tax intended to drive substantial emissions reductions.
- Scored +7
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill directs a significant portion of tax revenue toward the Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure maintenance.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Increased funding for flooding mitigation and carbon removal enhances environmental resilience.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -5
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The new tax on fossil fuel emissions will likely increase the cost of fuel for consumers.
- Scored -4
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill imposes new taxes on industrial processes and specific manufactured products.
- Scored -3
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The tax increases the cost of fossil fuels, which may discourage production but also places a burden on existing energy sectors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Investment: Revenue from the new taxes will be used to fund the Highway Trust Fund, the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and various other infrastructure and environmental projects (Section 202).
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Flood Mitigation: The bill provides for grants to State and local governments for projects aimed at mitigating frequent and chronic flooding through both built and natural infrastructure (Section 302).
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Support for Low-Income Households: A portion of the funds is allocated for State grants to be distributed to eligible low-income households (Section 203).
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Assistance for Energy Workers: The bill establishes a program to assist workers in the energy sector through retraining, relocation expenses, early retirement, and health benefits (Section 321).
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Tax Refunds for Green Technology: Manufacturers can receive tax refunds if they can demonstrate that their products reduce or eliminate emissions over their lifetime, or if they sequester greenhouse gas emissions (Section 9901).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Emissions: The bill imposes a tax on fossil fuels, certain industrial processes, and specific manufactured products, which is calculated based on the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted (Sections 9901, 9902, and 9903).
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Increasing Tax Rates: The tax rate on fossil fuel emissions is set to increase annually after 2027 based on a formula involving previous rates and the Consumer Price Index (Section 9901).
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Penalties for Nonpayment: Individuals or entities that fail to comply with the new taxation requirements are liable for a penalty equal to three times the applicable tax amount (Section 9906).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill creates a significant carbon tax intended to drive substantial emissions reductions. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill directs a significant portion of tax revenue toward the Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure maintenance. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Increased funding for flooding mitigation and carbon removal enhances environmental resilience. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides dedicated funding for flooding mitigation and adaptation infrastructure. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Revenue supports research into carbon capture, energy storage, and other renewable-related technologies. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill includes funding for urban transportation systems. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The new tax on fossil fuel emissions will likely increase the cost of fuel for consumers. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The tax increases the cost of fossil fuels, which may discourage production but also places a burden on existing energy sectors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes specific grant mechanisms to support low-income households. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill mandates prevailing wages for projects receiving federal assistance and includes worker assistance programs. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Investment in urban transportation systems and flood mitigation provides benefits to city dwellers. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides environmental quality incentives and conservation partnership programs that can benefit agricultural producers. Would business owners be better off under this? — Manufacturers and energy producers face new, substantial taxation burdens. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The carbon tax may lead to higher costs for energy and manufactured goods used by middle-class households.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill targets long-term economic growth through strategic infrastructure and environmental investments. Is this likely to create jobs? — Infrastructure investments and green technology incentives are expected to stimulate job growth. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill includes prevailing wage requirements for projects funded through the RISE Trust Fund. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill imposes new taxes on industrial processes and specific manufactured products.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allocates significant resources for research in carbon removal and energy-related technologies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority through a new National Climate Commission and new taxation powers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides state grants specifically for low-income households to mitigate the impact of energy taxes.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Funds are allocated for carbon capture and energy storage research.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill utilizes border greenhouse gas adjustments to protect domestic manufacturers from international competition.
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California