H.R. 7554, the CARBON Act, would amend the Clean Air Act to remove carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide from the definition of "air pollutant," effectively preventing the federal government from regulating these greenhouse gases under current environmental law. This change would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies from imposing emissions standards or restrictions on these three gases, which are major contributors to climate change. The bill would affect any business, facility, or industry currently subject to EPA regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, including power plants, manufacturers, and transportation companies. There is no specific funding mechanism or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation; rather, this is a straightforward legislative change that would take effect upon passage. The bill essentially reverses the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases that was established through previous legal decisions and environmental regulations.
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