HR 3338, the MARKET CHOICE Act, would impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, industrial processes, and certain products, starting at $40 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2027 with annual increases based on inflation. The tax would be paid by owners or operators at specific points in the supply chain, with exemptions for carbon capture and certain product uses that reduce emissions. Revenue from the tax would fund infrastructure projects, climate adaptation initiatives, and worker retraining programs for displaced energy workers, while establishing a National Climate Commission to set emissions reduction goals.
The Financing Our Energy Future Act (S 510) expands tax-qualified activities for green energy publicly traded partnerships under the Internal Revenue Code. It directly affects businesses investing in renewable energy projects by adding specific eligible activities, such as generating power from qualified renewable sources (e.g., solar, wind, or advanced nuclear), storing energy using new technology, capturing carbon dioxide, and producing low-emission fuels. Key provisions require new fuels to achieve at least a 60% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to baseline standards, and mandate that carbon capture facilities capture at least 50% of their carbon oxide output. The changes take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a standardized method for measuring soil carbon in agricultural settings within 270 days of enactment. It establishes a voluntary reporting system for farmers to measure, monitor, and report soil carbon data, with technical assistance provided in multiple languages and formats. The bill creates a nationwide Soil Carbon Inventory Network to track soil carbon changes every five years across different regions, while protecting landowners' privacy and ensuring data interoperability. It also requires the development of predictive models to estimate how farming practices affect soil carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. The bill directly affects agricultural producers, including socially disadvantaged farmers, researchers, and soil carbon experts who will use these standardized measurement and reporting systems.
HCONRES 44 is a symbolic resolution recognizing a health and safety emergency for children linked to the Trump administration's climate policies. It claims these policies - unleashing fossil fuel production, blocking renewable energy, and suppressing climate science - disproportionately harm children through increased air pollution, extreme weather, and denied access to climate data. The resolution calls for reversing these policies, restoring the EPA's mission, and ensuring climate action aligns with protecting children's rights. It does not enact new laws or change policy, but serves as a formal congressional statement of concern.
This bill authorizes U.S. sanctions against foreign entities and individuals engaging in activities that worsen climate change or harm the environment. It targets specific actions including: building inefficient fossil fuel infrastructure that undermines climate goals, illegal deforestation (especially in the Amazon), misleading environmental claims, and violence against environmental defenders. Sanctions would include visa bans, asset freezes in U.S. accounts, and other penalties under existing Global Magnitsky frameworks. The law applies only to foreign actors, not U.S. citizens or companies, and requires evidence of intentional or reckless conduct.
This bill extends the deadline for a program under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 from 2024 to 2029. It amends Section 797(a) of that act to reauthorize the existing diesel emissions reduction funding mechanism. The change directly affects the administration of this federal program, which supports projects reducing emissions from diesel engines. No new requirements or policy changes are introduced - only a deadline extension for an existing program.
The Resilient Transit Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to fund public transportation resilience projects addressing climate change impacts like flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather. It directs $300 million for fiscal year 2026 to help state and local transit agencies in underserved communities - including low-income areas, communities of color, Tribal communities, and medically underserved regions - improve infrastructure. Eligible projects include installing flood barriers, backup power systems, vulnerability assessments, and climate adaptation planning. Recipients must report annually on how funds are used, with specific focus on projects benefiting communities identified through federal environmental justice mapping tools.
This bill requires the EPA to adjust emissions calculations so that flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) using E85 ethanol count as having 31% lower carbon emissions per mile compared to standard gasoline vehicles. It directly affects automakers who must meet fleet-wide CO2 emissions standards under current regulations. The change would allow manufacturers to use a reduced CO2 value for FFVs in their emissions calculations, based on EPA's assessment that E85 reduces emissions by 37% compared to gasoline. This adjustment applies to how the EPA determines compliance for FFVs under existing Clean Air Act standards.
This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 167), not a binding bill. It formally recognizes the Arctic Council's role as a key forum for international cooperation on Arctic environmental protection, sustainable development, and Indigenous engagement. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to active participation in the Council, urges continued funding for U.S. Arctic Council activities, and emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership - including maintaining the Arctic Ambassador-at-Large position - to address climate change and geopolitical challenges in the region. It directly affects U.S. diplomatic engagement with the Arctic Council and its member states.
HRES 347 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Cecil Corbin-Mark’s work in environmental justice and stating that climate change disproportionately harms vulnerable communities in the U.S. and globally. It calls for the U.S. government to lead international efforts promoting environmental justice and climate adaptation, emphasizing that frontline communities (including communities of color and indigenous groups) bear the greatest burden despite contributing least to climate change. The resolution urges global collaboration on policies prioritizing climate adaptation for disadvantaged groups across sectors like agriculture and health, without creating new laws or funding. It is purely declaratory, expressing policy priorities rather than mandating action.
