To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6918

119th Congress

To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Tonko

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 6918 would create a legally binding program to reduce America's greenhouse gas emissions year after year through amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to systematically cut pollution from carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that contribute to climate change, establishing annual reduction targets. This represents a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change through federal environmental law.

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.

Introduced12/19/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean

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To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

HR 6918 would create a legally binding program to reduce America's greenhouse gas emissions year after year through amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to systematically cut pollution from carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that contribute

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HR 6918 would create a legally binding program to reduce America's greenhouse gas emissions year after year through amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to systematically cut pollution from carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that contribute to climate change, establishing annual reduction targets. This represents a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change through federal environmental law.

Bill Number: 6918
Introduced: 12/19/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean

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Title: To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6918
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean
Introduced: 12/19/2025
Summary: HR 6918 would create a legally binding program to reduce America's greenhouse gas emissions year after year through amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to systematically cut pollution from carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that contribute to climate change, establishing annual

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 6918 would create a legally binding program to reduce America's greenhouse gas emissions year after year through amendments to the Clean Air Act. The bill aims to systematically cut pollution from carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases that contribute to climate change, establishing annual reduction targets. This represents a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change through federal environmental law.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes mandatory annual reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the economy, creating a structured phasedown schedule
Amends the Clean Air Act—the nation's primary air pollution law—to specifically address climate-changing emissions
Involves multiple Congressional committees (Energy, Ways and Means, Education, Science) indicating the bill affects taxation, jobs, and technological innovation
Introduced without cosponsors, suggesting this may face challenges building the broad coalition needed for passage
Would likely affect major emitting industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect virtually every American by transforming how businesses and industries produce energy and goods, potentially leading to cleaner air but also requiring significant economic transitions. Industries that rely heavily on fossil fuels would need to adapt their operations, which could mean job shifts in energy sectors, changes in consumer prices, and investments in clean technology. Communities currently experiencing pollution from emissions could see health benefits, while fossil fuel-dependent regions might face economic challenges requiring workforce retraining and transition support.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6918, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to annually phasedown greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6918

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