Contact Congress about H.R. 5744: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023

Fossil fuel companies would pay a rising fee based on carbon pollution. Most of the money would be sent back to eligible people as monthly payments. Some carbon-heavy imports would also face a border fee.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects fossil fuel producers, refiners, importers, households, and businesses that use a lot of energy. Fuel companies would pay the fee first, but some costs could show up in prices for gasoline, power, heat, and goods. Eligible residents would get monthly payments that could offset some or all of those higher costs. Importers and exporters of carbon-heavy goods would also face new border fee rules.

Why this matters: This bill could change the price of energy and goods by making carbon pollution cost money. It tries to cut greenhouse gas emissions while sending most of the money back to people. The effect on each household would depend on energy use, family size, and the dividend amount. The border fee could also affect trade by charging some imports and refunding some exports.

Key provisions in H.R. 5744

• Creates a federal carbon fee on coal, oil, natural gas, and products made from them. Producers, refiners, or importers would pay based on the fuel's greenhouse gas pollution.
• Starts the fee at $15 per metric ton of carbon-dioxide-equivalent pollution in 2023. It rises each year by $10 per ton plus inflation, and rises faster if national emissions targets are missed.
• Sets yearly emissions reduction targets starting in 2025. The targets use 2005 emissions levels as the baseline and set required percentage cuts through 2050.
• Stops fee increases once emissions from covered fuels fall to 10% of 2005 levels. Later, the bill requires the fee and dividend system to wind down if emissions stay low and dividends also stay low.
• Keeps the fee off fuel used on farms for farming purposes and off non-fossil farm greenhouse gas emissions. It also refunds fees for certain military fuel uses.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5744

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5744

What is H.R. 5744?

Fossil fuel companies would pay a rising fee based on carbon pollution. Most of the money would be sent back to eligible people as monthly payments. Some carbon-heavy imports would also face a border fee.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5744?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5744?

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