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Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 8:52 PM
Summary of Bill S 2378
Bill 118 s 2378, also known as the Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the environmental impact of aviation by implementing a carbon tax on aviation fuel.
The bill aims to incentivize the aviation industry to reduce its carbon emissions by imposing a tax on the carbon content of aviation fuel. This tax would be used to fund research and development of alternative transportation fuels and technologies that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels and technologies, as well as investments in infrastructure for electric and hybrid aircraft. It also aims to promote the use of public transportation and other alternative modes of transportation to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the transportation sector. Overall, the Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023 seeks to address the environmental impact of aviation and promote the development of sustainable transportation options in the United States.
The bill aims to incentivize the aviation industry to reduce its carbon emissions by imposing a tax on the carbon content of aviation fuel. This tax would be used to fund research and development of alternative transportation fuels and technologies that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels and technologies, as well as investments in infrastructure for electric and hybrid aircraft. It also aims to promote the use of public transportation and other alternative modes of transportation to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the transportation sector. Overall, the Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023 seeks to address the environmental impact of aviation and promote the development of sustainable transportation options in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2378
Bill S 2378 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2378 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023. Bill S 2378's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2378
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2378
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2378
Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023
Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase excise taxes on fuel used by private jets, and for other purposes.
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