Contact Congress about S. 2712: America's Clean Future Fund Act

This bill would make many fossil fuel and industrial polluters pay for carbon pollution. Most of the money would go to adults as quarterly cash payments. Some money would fund clean energy, farms, workers, and affected communities.

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America's Clean Future Fund Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329).

Latest action on S. 2712: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects fossil fuel producers, large industrial polluters, households, farmers, clean energy developers, and communities tied to coal, oil, gas, or heavy industry. Polluters would face new fees and reporting rules. Many adults would get quarterly cash payments. Farmers, workers, local governments, tribes, colleges, unions, nonprofits, and lenders could receive funding for climate and transition projects.

Why this matters: This bill could change energy prices and business costs by making carbon pollution cost money. It tries to cut climate pollution while sending most of the money back to people as cash payments. It also tries to steer investment toward clean energy, safer infrastructure, farm changes, and communities that may face job losses or pollution burdens. The real effects would depend on future rules, technology, trade responses, and how families and businesses react.

Key provisions in S. 2712

• The bill starts a federal carbon fee on January 1, 2027. It applies to coal, oil, natural gas, and some large industrial emissions that do not come from burning fuel.
• The first fee is $75 for each metric ton of carbon dioxide-equivalent in 2027. It rises by at least $10 per ton each year, plus inflation, and can rise more if the country misses its emission goals.
• The bill sets yearly and total emission goals based on 2018 pollution levels. It aims for a 45% net cut by 2030 and a 100% net cut by 2050, and the fee path depends on meeting those goals.
• A related fee starts in 2029 for fuel-related emissions not covered by the main fee. This includes methane leaks and process emissions from energy and industry.
• Large polluters must report their greenhouse gas emissions every year. In general, this covers entities that emit at least 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent per year, and outside experts must verify the reports under Environmental Protection Agency rules.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2712

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 2712

What is S. 2712?

This bill would make many fossil fuel and industrial polluters pay for carbon pollution. Most of the money would go to adults as quarterly cash payments. Some money would fund clean energy, farms, workers, and affected communities.

How do I support or oppose S. 2712?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 2712?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 2712 before I act?

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