Carbon Tax Infrastructure Plan
Official: HB3338 — MARKET CHOICE Act Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act
Reading: The bill proposes a new carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions to fund infrastructure, which strengthens climate policy by creating a price mechanism for emissions while generating revenue for infrastructure improvements.
The bill is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees.
In clear language
This federal bill proposes to replace certain fuel taxes with a new tax on greenhouse gas emissions (pollution that causes climate change). The money collected from this pollution tax would be used to pay for building and maintaining roads, bridges, and other American infrastructure. The bill is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Drivers and car owners who currently pay federal fuel taxes
- Companies that produce energy or emit significant greenhouse gases
- State and local governments that rely on federal infrastructure funding
- Americans who use roads, bridges, and public transportation systems
What can you do?
- Contact your U.S. Representative to share your views on carbon taxes and infrastructure funding
- Learn more about how carbon pricing works and its potential impact on energy costs in your household
- Follow the bill's progress through Congress using Congress.gov or your representative's website
Timeline
- 2025-05-13: Bill introduced in House
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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