Bill · H.R. 6923· House(119-HR-6923)
Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act
- Introduced
- 12/23/2025
- Last activity
- 12/24/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act seeks to create innovative transportation corridors to lower carbon emissions and increase infrastructure reinvestment. It establishes a grant program for low carbon corridors and introduces a value capture system to fund public transportation and affordable development. Additionally, the bill provides a tax structure for qualified transit-oriented development bonds. To support the workforce, it creates a renewable energy transition grant program to help workers move from fossil fuel industries to sustainable sectors. Finally, it establishes a National Employment Corps to provide job guarantees and training for those affected by the energy transition.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+9
The bill explicitly aims to incentivize low carbon corridors to reduce GHG emissions.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+8
The bill provides significant funding and support for public transportation and low carbon corridors.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+7
The bill funds transitions into sustainable industries and renewable energy sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Carbon Emissions and Improved Connectivity: The Low Carbon Corridor Grant Program aims to lower carbon emissions and increase transportation inter-connectivity through projects like high-speed rail and electric vehicle lanes (Sec. 2).
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Support for Affordable Housing: The bill promotes affordable transit-oriented development, which includes the development of residential areas near public transportation stations to promote affordable housing (Sec. s 3, 4).
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Workforce Transition Assistance: The Renewable Energy Transition Grant Program provides funds to help workers transition from fossil fuel industries to sustainable industries through training and apprenticeships (Sec. 10).
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Job Guarantees and Support Services: The National Employment Corps offers direct employment projects, a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour, and wrap-around services such as childcare and transportation for eligible workers (Sec. 11).
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Use of American Products: The bill requires that iron, steel, and manufactured products used in certain projects be produced in the United States (Sec. 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Labor Standard Requirements: Projects receiving grants must comply with various labor laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (Sec. 2).
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Potential Cost Increases: The Secretary has the authority to waive the requirement to use American-made iron and steel if using such products increases the overall project cost by more than 25 percent (Sec. 2).
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Complexity of Value Capture: The designation of Federal tax increment financing districts involves specific requirements for strategic plans, financial plans, and compliance with federal standards (Sec. 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+9Improves Public Transit+8Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Roads And Bridges+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+7Improves Union Protections+6Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Minimum Wage+5Increases Unemployment Benefits+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Native Americans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Childcare Affordability+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- 12/24/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 12/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Introduced in House