Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 21, 2022Energy
S. 5338
Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 21, 2022)
Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2022
This bill addresses the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by establishing a program that caps the emissions of carbon dioxide and auctions carbon permits to producers or importers of crude oil, domestic or foreign coal operations, or certain natural gas entities. The bill also establishes the Healthy Climate Trust Fund for the proceeds of the auctions to be distributed as dividend payments to U.S. individuals.
What just happenedDec 21, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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