Urge Congress to pass national carbon fee and dividend law
In Plain English
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would put a fee on fossil fuels and return the money to Americans as monthly payments. The law aims to reduce carbon emissions by making clean energy cheaper than fossil fuels. Richmond joins other cities asking Congress to pass this national climate policy.
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