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H.R. 5896 117th Congress House

Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act

Official title: To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors.

Introduced: November 5, 2021 Introduced by: Mark DeSaulnier Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Nov 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Nov 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Nov 5, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act

This bill provides financial incentives to (1) develop low carbon corridors that connect different methods of transportation, including public transportation systems, rail transportation, and roadways; (2) improve public transportation, mobility, and inclusive economic development; (3) develop commercial and residential areas located near public transportation stations that promote affordable housing and affordable commercial space; and (4) develop plans to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1817 Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5896: Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5896/
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"H.R. 5896: Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5896/.
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H.R. 5896, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5896/.
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