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  • H. CON. RES. 86 — Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:115

    H. CON. RES. 86 expresses the opinion of Congress that implementing a carbon tax would negatively impact the U.S. economy. The resolution outlines that such a tax would increase energy costs, harm economic growth, and put a burden on lower-income families and specific...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, Congress is saying that they think charging extra money for pollution (a carbon tax) would hurt how money and jobs work in America, making things cost more and making it tougher for people, especially those who don’t have a lot of money.