The EPA would have to measure and publish how much CO2 and methane come from U.S. fossil fuels — both used here and exported abroad. Reports would cover 10 years of data, be updated annually, and be posted publicly online.
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Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 382: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects the EPA, which would take on a major new data-gathering role. It also touches the fossil fuel industry — coal, oil, and natural gas producers and exporters — since their products are what gets tracked. The public, researchers, and policymakers would gain access to a new source of emissions data that does not currently exist in this form.
Why this matters: Right now, the U.S. does not officially track the emissions that result when American-produced fossil fuels are shipped overseas and burned in other countries. This bill would fill that gap, giving the public a more complete picture of how U.S. fossil fuel activity contributes to global greenhouse gas levels. While it does not impose any new rules or limits, the data it produces could significantly shape future energy, trade, and climate debates.
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