Federal climate policy encompasses U.S. government actions to address greenhouse gas emissions, energy production, and environmental regulations. These efforts involve tax incentives, emissions standards, and executive actions that balance economic growth, energy security, and climate goals. Recent shifts, including the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill repealing Inflation Reduction Act provisions and executive orders prioritizing fossil fuels, have reshaped the landscape.
Vehicle and Transportation Policies
Policies on vehicles fluctuate with administrations; Biden-era rules boosted electric vehicle sales through mandates and subsidies, now rolled back to promote consumer choice in gasoline vehicles and ease fossil fuel development.
The National Climate Assessment delivers scientific insights for policy, as climate factors into defense planning via the Pentagon’s climate strategy. Federal policy thus navigates tensions between deregulation, innovation, and long-term environmental challenges.
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