The Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 is designed to establish a federal framework for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and seawater, addressing the urgent need to combat climate change by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovative technologies. The Act sets ambitious targets for carbon dioxide removal, mandating the Secretary of Energy to achieve specific removal amounts each fiscal year, starting with 50,000 metric tons in 2026 and escalating to 10 million metric tons by 2036.