WASHINGTON, DC – Greg Bertelsen, CEO of the Climate Leadership Council, issued the following statement in response to Senator Bill Cassidy’s (R-LA) introduction of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025, co-sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC):
“Senator Bill Cassidy’s introduction of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act is a significant step forward in capitalizing on U.S. industry’s superior environmental performance and creating a more level playing field for years to come. By rewarding American firms for their lower pollution and holding higher emitters accountable, we will boost U.S. manufacturers, create more jobs, and secure critical supply chains. Senator Cassidy’s bill also recognizes the importance of promoting global partnerships that align with U.S. environmental standards, which will drive international demand for U.S.-produced goods. The Council looks forward to working with Senator Cassidy and a growing coalition of stakeholders to advance a foreign pollution fee as a tool for leveraging America’s carbon advantage, strengthening the U.S. economy, and reducing global emissions.”