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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7554· House(119-HR-7554)

CARBON Act

Rep. Onder
Age: 64 years
Missouri
Introduced
2/12/2026
Last activity
2/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Robert Onder
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "CARBON Act," seeks to amend the Clean Air Act. It specifically targets the definition of the term "air pollutant." The proposed change would exclude carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide from that definition. This amendment would be applied to Section 302(g) of the Clean Air Act.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill significantly reduces regulatory oversight and costs for businesses involved in energy and manufacturing.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    By limiting federal regulatory reach, the bill implicitly allows more leeway for state-level outcomes or industry freedom.

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+2

    Reduced regulation tends to benefit owners of large industrial and energy-producing assets.

The opposite· 3 of 14

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-8

    The exclusion of major pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane significantly weakens overall environmental protections under the Clean Air Act.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-7

    Removing greenhouse gases from the definition of air pollutants makes it harder to regulate their emission levels.

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5

    By reducing regulation, this bill may indirectly encourage continued and easier fossil fuel production.