Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025
Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed legislation would establish new federal standards to reduce climate pollution and require investments in communities affected by pollution. The bill aims to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions from various sources and direct funding toward environmental remediation and community benefits in areas that have historically experienced high pollution levels. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact industries that emit greenhouse gases (particularly energy, transportation, and manufacturing sectors), communities living near pollution sources, and potentially consumers through any resulting changes in energy or product costs. States and local governments would also be involved in implementation. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote.
It was introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) in the 119th Congress. The bill has not yet been enacted into law. *Note: Specific provisions and detailed impacts cannot be fully summarized as the bill text details are limited in the available information.*.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.