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BillHR 7991 · 119

STOP RGGI Act

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a program that limits carbon emissions from power plants. Blocks federal agencies from participating in RGGI.

Sponsored By

Jefferson Van Drew
Republican · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  2. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects power plant operators and states participating in RGGI, potentially altering their carbon emission limits and compliance costs. It also impacts the federal agencies that would no longer be able to participate in or support RGGI.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.