Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: CRS Products

"The 117th Congress has considered a variety of policies and legislation intended to help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG)1 emissions associated with climate change, and to address adaptation and resilience to impacts from climate change. Enacted laws in the 117th Congress addressing GHG mitigation have included P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (IRA), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58). Provisions in these acts authorize and provide funding and financial incentives for programs and policies likely to directly or indirectly reduce GHG emissions. Other provisions in these acts may lead to increased GHG emissions in particular contexts. In addition, litigation challenging executive branch actions, including the recent Supreme Court decision that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had exceeded its authority in promulgating a regulation, have raised questions about the extent of agencies’ authorities to mitigate GHG emissions. 2 Other decisions may clarify authorities to regulate GHG emissions. To help provide context for considering legislative proposals and questions about executive authorities, this report compiles a selection of CRS products on GHG-related policy, enacted and proposed legislation, executive branch actions, and programs for GHG mitigation..."
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