Contact Congress about H.R. 3001: To advance commonsense priorities.

This bill would make polluters pay a federal fee for greenhouse gas emissions. Most of that money would support infrastructure, climate projects, and help for low-income households. It also adds election, ethics, school safety, cancer research, trafficking finance, and veterans provisions.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

To advance commonsense priorities. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' 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.

Latest action on H.R. 3001: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects energy producers, heavy industry, importers, exporters, low-income households, states, schools, voters, House members, banks, veterans, and communities near military PFAS contamination. Companies that produce or use fossil fuels could face new costs. Low-income households could receive state-paid help with energy costs. Schools receiving federal funds could need stronger doors, and unaffiliated voters could get more access to taxpayer-funded primaries.

Why this matters: This bill could change energy prices, climate policy, transportation funding, and election rules at the same time. Its carbon tax could push companies to cut emissions, but some costs could reach consumers. Its trust fund could send large sums to infrastructure, flood protection, energy research, and low-income relief. Its pause on many greenhouse gas rules would also shift power away from regulation and toward pricing emissions, at least until 2039 or until targets are missed.

Key provisions in H.R. 3001

• The bill creates a federal tax on greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels, some factories, and some product uses. It starts at $35 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2027, rises each year by inflation plus 5 percentage points, and can rise by another $4 per ton if national emissions miss set targets.
• The tax applies higher up the supply chain, including mines, refineries, gas plants, large industrial sites, and some manufacturers and importers. Companies can get refunds for fuel that is not burned and for carbon that is captured and stored permanently.
• The bill creates a border system for carbon costs. Covered imports would pay a charge, covered exports could get rebates, least-developed countries and very small emitters would be exempt, and the President could waive charges for national, economic, or environmental reasons.
• The bill creates the Rebuilding Infrastructure and Solutions for the Environment Trust Fund, called the RISE Trust Fund. It sends 75% of greenhouse gas tax money there, with 70% of RISE money going to the Highway Trust Fund and fixed shares going to aviation, flood projects, weatherization, energy research, carbon capture and removal, energy storage, conservation, and state grants.
• The Treasury Department must send 10% of RISE money to states each year. States must pass that money to low-income households based on income and participation in listed federal aid or benefit programs.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3001

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Questions people ask about H.R. 3001

What is H.R. 3001?

This bill would make polluters pay a federal fee for greenhouse gas emissions. Most of that money would support infrastructure, climate projects, and help for low-income households. It also adds election, ethics, school safety, cancer research, trafficking finance, and veterans provisions.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 3001?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 3001?

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How does Modern Action help me act on H.R. 3001?

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