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S 2599 United States Senate · 118th Congress

AIR FAIR Act of 2023

The AIR FAIR Act of 2023 imposes new surcharges on private jet travel and first/business class air travel to address aviation's environmental impact. Private jet operators pay a surcharge based on estimated greenhouse gas emissions from fuel consumption, with rates varying by flight duration. First/business class passengers pay a surcharge based on flight time, with potential reductions for sustainable fuel use or efficient aircraft. Revenue from these surcharges will fund airport decarbonization programs, clean air initiatives, and research on sustainable aviation fuels. The bill directly affects private jet operators and first/business class passengers, aiming to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes surcharges on private jets/business class, using revenue to fund airport decarbonization programs, directly allocating new tax revenue to environmental initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds airport decarbonization via emissions-based surcharges, advancing clean energy infrastructure goals and reducing aviation emissions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes surcharges on high-emission aviation to fund decarbonization, directly reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds airport decarbonization via surcharges on aviation, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure within the transportation topic area.92% confidence
Sub-Topics: Air Quality Climate Change Fees & Licensing Airports
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
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President
Introduced Jul 27, 2023 Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 27, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
RI
n/a
Co
Photo of Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
MA
n/a
Co
Photo of Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
NM
n/a
Co
Photo of Peter Welch
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
VT
n/a