Legislation · 2022

Inflation Reduction Act enacted

Climate Change policy timeline

Date2022-08-16
Event typeLegislation
IssueClimate Change

What changed

The law created climate and energy incentives, prescription-drug provisions, and tax changes.

Why it mattered

Accelerated federal clean-energy policy and changed Medicare drug pricing.

Historical context

The law created climate and energy incentives, prescription-drug provisions, and tax changes.

Accelerated federal clean-energy policy and changed Medicare drug pricing.

Primary source

Inflation Reduction Act enacted →