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H.R. 4051 116th Congress House

Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019

Official title: To create a Climate Action Rebate Fund in order to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide a monthly rebate to the American people, encourage inno… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To create a Climate Action Rebate Fund in order to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide a monthly rebate to the American people, encourage innovation of clean energy technologies and create new economic opportunities, ensure the resiliency of our infrastructure, assist with the transition to a clean energy economy, and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations.

Introduced: July 25, 2019 Introduced by: Jimmy Panetta Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Taxation Agricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airports
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Border security and unlawful immigrationBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFarmlandFloods and storm protectionForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHousing and community development fundingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax creditsInfrastructure developmentInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationMetalsMiningNuclear powerOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRailroadsRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSales and excise taxesTariffsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTransportation programs fundingU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Veterans' medical careWages and earningsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWatershedsWetlands
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Aug 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Aug 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Aug 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, Education and Labor, Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
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 Latest action August 14, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019

This bill imposes a carbon fee on the use, sale, or transfer of certain fossil fuels and fluorinated gases that emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The fee is imposed on producers and importers of such fuels and is deposited into a Climate Action Rebate Fund established by this bill. 

The bill establishes an gradual emissions reduction schedule for such fuels between 2020 and 2050 (100% reduction).

The bill requires payment of an equalization fee by fossil fuels and carbon-intensive imported goods at the border and provides for refunds of comparable exports.

The bill rebates up to 70% of net revenues from the fund to low-income individuals as a monthly dividend. Remaining revenues must be used for investment in infrastructure, energy innovation, and assistance for workers and communities to transition to a cleaner energy economy.

All carbon fee revenue must be spent in accordance with Buy American requirements and the Davis-Bacon Act (requires payment of local prevailing wage on public works projects for laborers and mechanics),

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 16
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Oct 28, 2019
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Oct 17, 2019
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Oct 1, 2019
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jul 25, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4051: Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4051/
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"H.R. 4051: Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4051/.
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H.R. 4051, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4051/.
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