FCNL believes that carbon pricing is one of many essential tools that Congress should use to address climate change and shift towards a clean energy economy.
While we have not endorsed any particular bill at this time, we are supportive overall of the efforts from both parties to advance carbon pricing legislation. We hope that the below resources will help our network advocate for just climate policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote equitable communities.
Several different bills to put a price on carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been introduced in the 116th Congress. As we analyze legislation, we will continue to evaluate bills based off of our carbon pricing principles.
In particular, we look to see how carbon pricing legislation impacts low-income communities, communities of color, indigenous peoples, and other vulnerable communities.
This downloadable chart provides a detailed, side-by-side comparison of bills under consideration in the House and Senate.
As the national dialogue on carbon pricing advances, these principles guide FCNL’s advocacy.