Bill > HR9013

This bill, the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024, would require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assess fees on shipping and other vessels to address their greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air pollutants. The bill would establish reporting requirements for covered voyages, develop emissions profiles for maritime fuels, and assess fees on lifecycle carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions and criteria air pollutants like nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and fine particulate matter. The bill also includes provisions to modernize the Jones Act fleet, support research and development for low-carbon maritime fuels and technologies, fund workforce development, and enhance air monitoring in port communities. Additionally, the bill would provide funding for existing programs like the Clean Ports Program, Port Infrastructure Development Program, and marine debris initiatives.