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To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes.

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10418

Bill 118 hr 10418, also known as the Carbon Permit Purchase Act, aims to address the issue of greenhouse gas emissions by implementing a cap on these emissions. The bill proposes a requirement for businesses and individuals to purchase carbon permits in order to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

The funds generated from the purchase of these permits would be distributed to eligible individuals, potentially providing financial assistance to those most affected by the impacts of climate change. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the carbon permit purchase requirement.

Overall, the Carbon Permit Purchase Act seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change by implementing a market-based approach to regulating carbon emissions.

Current Status of Bill HR 10418

Bill HR 10418 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2024. Bill HR 10418 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2024.  Bill HR 10418's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of December 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10418

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10418

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10418

To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes.
To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes.

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