Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Mar 21, 2024

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the best interest of the country and would be detrimental to families and businesses.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] · R–MT

Committees

Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee

21 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 22, 2024
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2024
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H1309)
House roll call 97 · Individual votes
Mar 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H1309)
House roll call 97 · Individual votes
Mar 21, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1321)
Mar 21, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 21, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 86.
Mar 21, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H. Con. Res. 86, H. Res. 987 and H.R. 7023. The resolution provides for consideration H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H. Con. Res. 86, and H. Res. 987 under a closed rule, and H.R. 7023 under a structured rule, each with one hour of general debate. The rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, and H.R. 7023.
Mar 21, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1085. (consideration: CR H1309-1314)
Mar 19, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1085 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H. Con. Res. 86, H. Res. 98and H.R. 7023. The resolution provides for consideration H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H. Con. Res. 86, and H. Res. 987 under a closed rule, and H.R. 7023 under a structured rule, each with one hour of general debate. The rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, and H.R. 7023.
Jan 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 25, 2024
Submitted in House
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HRES 1085 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

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Analyze H.Con.Res.86 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.86, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/86

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2024-03-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hconres86/BILLS-118hconres86rfs.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.86 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.86, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/86

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2024-03-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hconres86/BILLS-118hconres86rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:52Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.86 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine H.Con.Res.86 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.86, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/86

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2024-03-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hconres86/BILLS-118hconres86rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:52Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.86 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.86, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/86

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2024-03-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hconres86/BILLS-118hconres86rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:52Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.86 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.