Fossil fuels and other sources of climate pollution would face a new federal tax. Much of the money would fund infrastructure, climate work, energy research, and aid for low-income families. The bill would also make many unrelated changes involving elections, ethics, schools, cancer, trafficking, and veterans.
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 bipartisan, common sense solutions. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Latest action on H.R. 5827: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects energy companies, factories, importers, and households that pay energy costs. States would receive money for low-income families, but their shares would depend on local emissions. Voters without a party could gain access to more primary elections. House Members, schools receiving federal money, displaced energy workers, veterans’ families, and several federal agencies would also face new rules or benefits.
Why this matters: The bill could change the price of energy and many manufactured goods while shifting how the country fights climate change. It would rely more on a pollution tax and less on some direct federal limits through 2038. The money could support infrastructure, new technology, and help for low-income families. However, the aid may not fully match the costs faced by each household or region. The bill also combines major changes in elections, ethics, schools, health, veterans’ policy, and federal budgeting.
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Officially: To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
Fossil fuels and other sources of climate pollution would face a new federal tax. Much of the money would fund infrastructure, climate work, energy research, and aid for low-income families. The bill would also make many unrelated changes involving elections, ethics, schools, cancer, trafficking, and veterans.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5827. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. (10/27/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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