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America's Clean Future Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-2712| Senate 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "America's Clean Future Fund Act" aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by establishing a comprehensive carbon fee system and directing the generated revenue towards climate initiatives, economic transition, and direct financial relief. It creates the Climate Change Finance Corporation (C2FC) , an independent agency tasked with financing clean energy deployment, climate-resilient infrastructure, and decarbonization research. The C2FC prioritizes projects benefiting communities disproportionately affected by climate change, industrial pollution, or economic reliance on carbon-intensive industries, with goals to achieve net greenhouse gas emission reductions of 45% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, based on 2018 levels. A central provision is the imposition of a carbon fee on covered fuels (crude oil, natural gas, coal) and noncovered fuel emissions, starting at $75 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) in 2027. This fee will increase by $10 annually, adjusted for inflation, with potential further increases if cumulative emissions targets are missed. Conversely, the annual increase can cease if significant emission reduction targets are met, ensuring the fee adapts to climate progress. The bill establishes the America's Clean Future Fund , a Treasury trust fund, to receive the carbon fee revenues. A substantial portion of these funds is allocated to provide quarterly carbon fee rebates to eligible individuals, designed to offset the economic impact of the fee. These rebates are phased out for higher-income households, ensuring support is directed to those who need it most. The fund also supports agricultural decarbonization transition payments , assisting eligible producers in adopting climate-smart practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This program focuses on measurable, reportable, and verifiable actions, with considerations for early adopters and traditionally underserved producers. Additionally, the bill provides transition assistance for impacted communities through grants for economic and workforce development, climate change resiliency, and environmental remediation projects. These grants target communities affected by carbon-intensive industries, extreme weather events, or historical pollution, supporting job creation, worker retraining, and infrastructure improvements. The bill also includes border adjustments , imposing equivalency fees on carbon-intensive imports and providing refunds for exports, to maintain competitiveness and encourage global emissions reductions. Furthermore, it allows for refunds for qualified carbon oxide captured, sequestered, or utilized, excluding enhanced oil or natural gas recovery, and mandates "Buy America" and prevailing wage requirements for funded projects. Finally, the legislation requires the EPA to commission studies by the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the effectiveness of the carbon fees in meeting emissions reduction goals. It also directs the Council on Environmental Quality to establish targets and strategies for enhancing natural carbon sequestration by land and water, promoting ecosystem protection and resilience benefits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4484
America's Clean Future Fund Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-685
America's Clean Future Fund Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5107
America's Clean Future Fund Act
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4484
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-685
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5107
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)

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America's Clean Future Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-2712| Senate 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
The "America's Clean Future Fund Act" aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by establishing a comprehensive carbon fee system and directing the generated revenue towards climate initiatives, economic transition, and direct financial relief. It creates the Climate Change Finance Corporation (C2FC) , an independent agency tasked with financing clean energy deployment, climate-resilient infrastructure, and decarbonization research. The C2FC prioritizes projects benefiting communities disproportionately affected by climate change, industrial pollution, or economic reliance on carbon-intensive industries, with goals to achieve net greenhouse gas emission reductions of 45% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, based on 2018 levels. A central provision is the imposition of a carbon fee on covered fuels (crude oil, natural gas, coal) and noncovered fuel emissions, starting at $75 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) in 2027. This fee will increase by $10 annually, adjusted for inflation, with potential further increases if cumulative emissions targets are missed. Conversely, the annual increase can cease if significant emission reduction targets are met, ensuring the fee adapts to climate progress. The bill establishes the America's Clean Future Fund , a Treasury trust fund, to receive the carbon fee revenues. A substantial portion of these funds is allocated to provide quarterly carbon fee rebates to eligible individuals, designed to offset the economic impact of the fee. These rebates are phased out for higher-income households, ensuring support is directed to those who need it most. The fund also supports agricultural decarbonization transition payments , assisting eligible producers in adopting climate-smart practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This program focuses on measurable, reportable, and verifiable actions, with considerations for early adopters and traditionally underserved producers. Additionally, the bill provides transition assistance for impacted communities through grants for economic and workforce development, climate change resiliency, and environmental remediation projects. These grants target communities affected by carbon-intensive industries, extreme weather events, or historical pollution, supporting job creation, worker retraining, and infrastructure improvements. The bill also includes border adjustments , imposing equivalency fees on carbon-intensive imports and providing refunds for exports, to maintain competitiveness and encourage global emissions reductions. Furthermore, it allows for refunds for qualified carbon oxide captured, sequestered, or utilized, excluding enhanced oil or natural gas recovery, and mandates "Buy America" and prevailing wage requirements for funded projects. Finally, the legislation requires the EPA to commission studies by the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the effectiveness of the carbon fees in meeting emissions reduction goals. It also directs the Council on Environmental Quality to establish targets and strategies for enhancing natural carbon sequestration by land and water, promoting ecosystem protection and resilience benefits.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4484
America's Clean Future Fund Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-685
America's Clean Future Fund Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5107
America's Clean Future Fund Act
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4484
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-685
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5107
    America's Clean Future Fund Act


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Finance Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted