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On Monday, July 23, 2018, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), introduced H.R. 6463, the MARKET CHOICE Act. The first Republican-led bill in more than a decade to put a price on carbon, the MARKET CHOICE Act marks an important milestone in congressional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.

Learn more about the MARKET CHOICE Act, the first Republican-led bill in almost a decade to set a price on carbon.

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“By taking care of the planet we are first taking care of the most vulnerable amongst us and I often cite my own faith when talking about this issue because I just think we have a moral obligation to protect God’s greatest gift to humanity which is planet Earth.”

“Saddling young Americans with a crushing environmental debt – meaning an unhealthy planet where life is less viable – is at least as immoral as leaving behind an unsustainable fiscal debt.” - Rep. Carlos Curbelo

Emily Wirzba

Emily Wirzba

Former Legislative Manager, Sustainable Energy and Environment

Emily Wirzba led FCNL’s lobbying work to achieve bipartisan recognition of climate change and action in Congress. She served as co-chair of the Washington Interreligious Staff Community’s Energy and Ecology Working Group.