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US S4355

Clean Competition Act


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Introduced
06/07/2022
In Committee
06/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a carbon border adjustment based on carbon intensity, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Clean Competition Act, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a carbon border adjustment based on the carbon intensity of imported goods and domestic production of covered primary goods. The bill sets up a mechanism to calculate the carbon intensity for eligible facilities, covered national industries, and imported goods, and imposes a charge on imports and domestic production that exceeds certain carbon intensity thresholds. The bill also establishes a grant program to fund investments in technology to reduce carbon intensity at existing facilities and ensure best-in-class carbon intensity at new facilities. Additionally, the bill directs funding to the Department of State's Economic Support Fund to support climate and clean energy programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/07/2022)

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