Bills · HR 6918
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6918Environmental Protection
Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 19· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses climate change by establishing a mandatory program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across major industrial sectors. If it becomes law, it would commit the U.S. to annual emission reductions, potentially altering how energy is produced and consumed, and what goods are manufactured.
It also matters because it tries to balance environmental goals with economic concerns. By creating funds and programs for worker and community assistance, it aims to prevent significant job losses or economic hardship in areas that rely on industries that will need to make major changes. If it doesn't pass, there wouldn't be a national, mandatory program for phasing down emissions in this way, nor would there be these specific federally designated funds for worker and community transitions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new "Climate Pollution Reduction Program" within the Clean Air Act.
This creates the legal framework for a national program to control and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
PROVISION 02
Requires major electricity sources, fuel producers/importers, specific industrial facilities, and natural gas distribution companies to annually phase down greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2027.
This provision identifies the specific entities responsible for reducing emissions and sets the start date for compliance.
PROVISION 03
Creates a "Worker and Community Assistance Fund" and an "Office of Energy and Economic Transition" to support those impacted by the shift to lower emissions.
This addresses potential economic and social challenges for workers and communities in industries affected by the new regulations.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a "Clean Energy Rebate Program," "Cleaner Air Community Fund," "Negative Emissions Activities Fund," and "Energy Innovation Fund."
These funds aim to support the transition to cleaner energy, provide community benefits, and encourage new technologies to meet emission reduction goals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 19
Introduced in House
DEC 19
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6918
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 19, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 19, 2025
House BillHR 6918Environmental Protection
Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 19, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
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READING
137 min
COSPONSORS
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